Five Myths About Hiring an Injury Attorney
Published December 3
By The Chaney Law Firm — Oklahoma Personal Injury Attorneys
If you’ve been hurt in a car accident, at work, or on someone else’s property, you’ve likely heard a lot of opinions about hiring an injury attorney.
Some of those opinions are flat-out wrong — and believing them can cost you money, medical treatment, and legal protection.
Let’s break down the top five myths we hear all the time — and the truth behind each one.
Myth #1: “I Can’t Afford to Hire a Lawyer.”
This is the most common misconception — and it’s simply not true.
Most personal injury attorneys, including The Chaney Law Firm, work on a contingency fee basis.
That means:
· You pay nothing upfront
· You owe zero out-of-pocket
· We only get paid if we win money for you
It literally costs you nothing up front to hire us — but it could cost you thousands not to.
Myth #2: “I Should Just Work Directly With the Insurance Company.”
Insurance adjusters sound friendly — but they are trained to protect the insurance company, not you.
They know how to:
· Delay claims
· Minimize injuries
· Push lowball settlement offers
· Twist your statements
Once you hire us, we deal with them for you — so you don’t get trapped, pressured, or tricked.
Myth #3: “Hiring a Lawyer Will Slow Everything Down.”
Actually, the opposite is true.
Insurance companies stall cases when you are unrepresented. They take advantage of delays and confusion.
When you hire The Chaney Law Firm:
· We push your case forward
· We file fast
· We speed the process where the law allows
· We prevent unnecessary delay tactics
We don’t let the insurance company drag your case out to wear you down.
Myth #4: “Only Big Injuries Need a Lawyer.”
Wrong.
Even “smaller” injuries can require:
· Physical therapy
· Pain management
· Work restrictions
· Imaging and specialist care
Soft tissue and spinal injuries often get worse over time — and cost far more than you expect.
If you were hurt, your life changed.
Your income changed. Your medical future changed.
You deserve protection — no matter what type of injury you suffered.
Myth #5: “The Insurance Company Will Do the Right Thing.”
We wish this was true.
It isn’t.
Insurance companies make more money when they pay less on every claim.
They are not your advocate.
They are not your protector.
And they are not your partner.
Your attorney is.
The Truth: Having an Attorney Gives You Power
When you’ve been injured, you need someone who knows the law, understands insurance strategy from both sides, and fights for every dollar the law allows.
At The Chaney Law Firm, we represent everyday Oklahomans — not corporations.
We know how to get results because we understand how insurers think, evaluate risk, and negotiate payouts.
Call The Chaney Law Firm today for a free consultation.
You have nothing to lose — and everything to gain.