When another person has caused an accident that left you injured, you want to take every legal action to hold him or her accountable. You may not necessarily want to file an insurance claim and wait for that person's insurer to pay you. You also may not be entirely confident in this person's willingness to offer you a settlement.

Instead of taking either action, you may want to pursue a judgment against the responsible person in court. To present your best argument and convince the court to find in your favor, you can hire a personal injury lawyer to represent you.

Here's what a personal injury lawyer can do for you.

Target the Right Assets

The person who caused your accident and injury might possess assets that can more than compensate you for your pain, suffering, lost income and medical expenses. Even so, this person may not be willing to liquidate them and pay you what he or she rightfully owes you under your state's laws. It is up to you to compel him to sell or give you a share of those assets to cover your accident-related expenses.

When you have a personal injury lawyer on retainer, you can find out what assets he or she owns and then pursue a judgment against them. Your personal injury lawyer can convince a judge or jury to give you a judgment that puts a lien or levy on assets like bank accounts and investments. He or she can also get a judgment that garnishes the person's income.

The judgment can then remain in place until you are fully compensated for your accident-related costs, including your lost income from not being able to work and earn an income of your own. Once the court deems you fully paid off, it can lift the judgment and release the person's assets back to him or her.

Help You Get Compensated for Your Pain and Suffering

Your personal injury lawyer can also make sure that the court fully appreciates the value of your pain, suffering, personal damages and other expenses. He or she can ask the court to award you thousands of dollars in damages. You may avoid having to pay for any of your expenses from the accident on your own.

A personal injury lawyer can help you pursue a judgment in court. He or she can place a value on your suffering and target assets that the responsible party owns. Your attorney can ensure you are fully compensated under your state's laws.

For more information, contact a personal injury lawyer in your area.