Yes it is, as there are important reasons that make it absolutely necessary to contact an attorney if you are involved in an auto accident. They have the ability to resolve the cases and are respected by the insurance companies.
First of all you need help in making sure that you are on the right side legally. You should know if what you think is the entire damage that you have suffered. You may find later that there are additional injuries. In some cases the damage may be far more than what you have actually claimed, as little as half of what you are actually entitled to.
Attorneys handling auto accident claims charge a percentage of the recovered amount and not a fee. This makes it possible that they would try to get their money by getting you the fair amount that you deserve. They generally take one third of the recovered amount as fee for their representation. They do not charge if they find the settlement offered is fair and it is not much.
When you approach an attorney he or she will give you a recommendation on the case whether to settle it yourself or file a law suit. After an accident, when you tell your adjuster that your actual estimate of repairs it differs from his estimate most probably he will not agree with you. But an experienced attorney who has handled such cases can easily convince the adjuster to agree to the figures of your estimate.
The attorneys will be able to avoid a deductible in most cases. They make sure that the details of your injury are properly documented right from the start of hospital treatment. The make sure you get immediate hospital treatment in case of an emergency. They guide you in every step of the claims procedure from reporting the accident to your insurance provider. They help you in discussing the injury with your insurer and caution you of the pitfalls of talking about the person involved in the accident and more. The attorney will make sure that your interests and rights are protected by using their knowledge of the laws pertaining to the issue.
Lastly the attorney would help you not to feel intimidated and help you to get back to driving with confidence by reassuring you and making you feel good. This will make it possible for you to get out of fear and be back into your normal life.