Letting You Prioritize Recovery

May 2022

A personal injury takes a great toll on the injured person.  Besides being hurt, the injured person can have insurance companies calling, bills pile up and many unanswered questions about what happens next.  A personal injury lawyer can help an injured person prioritize recovery.  A personal injury attorney can assist with unanswered questions and begin to unravel the complicated process that presents itself with each personal injury case.   A person injured should not have to worry any more that what they have to about what is going to happen next and that is where a personal injury lawyer can help the most.

At Herrick & Hart, we have been on the side of the injured since 1951.  We have lawyers who work in the field of personal injury law.   If you have a been injured due the fault of another, take the time to contact us.

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