--- title: "Three reasons the fear of being judged shouldn't delay or stop you from hiring a lawyer for your personal injury case" description: "Insurance companies have lawyers and a team of highly trained lawyers, employees and experts to minimize the value of your legal claim. Hiring your own attorney can help level the playing field in your favor." lang: en json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "BlogPosting", "@id": "https://www.bikebrainlaw.com/blog/why-you-shouldnt-feel-bad-about-hiring-a-personal-injury-attorney-for-your-brain#blogposting", "isPartOf": { "@type": "Blog", "@id": "https://www.bikebrainlaw.com/blog#blog", "name": "Bike Brain Law Blog" }, "mainEntityOfPage": { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://www.bikebrainlaw.com/blog/why-you-shouldnt-feel-bad-about-hiring-a-personal-injury-attorney-for-your-brain" }, "url": "https://www.bikebrainlaw.com/blog/why-you-shouldnt-feel-bad-about-hiring-a-personal-injury-attorney-for-your-brain", "headline": "Three reasons the fear of being judged shouldn't delay or stop you from hiring a lawyer for your personal inju", "name": "Three reasons the fear of being judged shouldn't delay or stop you from hiring a lawyer for your personal injury case", "description": "Why fear of how you will be judged shouldn't delay or stop you from hiring a personal injury attorney for your bicycle accident or brain injury case.", "image": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://www.bikebrainlaw.com/blog/why-you-shouldnt-feel-bad-about-hiring-a-personal-injury-attorney-for-your-brain#primaryimage", "url": "https://odfyhkstsknriaebnttc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/sign/blog-images/6cd84fa6-f84d-4a9f-8658-a7140175e509.jpeg?token=eyJraWQiOiI1NTc3MTNiMy1mM2NiLTRjZmEtYmM3Yi0wYmQ0NmVmZjE3ZjIiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJibG9nLWltYWdlcy82Y2Q4NGZhNi1mODRkLTRhOWYtODY1OC1hNzE0MDE3NWU1MDkuanBlZyIsInNjb3BlIjoiZG93bmxvYWQiLCJpYXQiOjE3ODk0OTE1OTAsImV4cCI6MjEwNDg1MTU5MH0.kFJHjxLkUJVK57WDRIz4445ChOlxUwxiKNcBUJMApss", "contentUrl": "https://odfyhkstsknriaebnttc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/sign/blog-images/6cd84fa6-f84d-4a9f-8658-a7140175e509.jpeg?token=eyJraWQiOiI1NTc3MTNiMy1mM2NiLTRjZmEtYmM3Yi0wYmQ0NmVmZjE3ZjIiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJibG9nLWltYWdlcy82Y2Q4NGZhNi1mODRkLTRhOWYtODY1OC1hNzE0MDE3NWU1MDkuanBlZyIsInNjb3BlIjoiZG93bmxvYWQiLCJpYXQiOjE3ODk0OTE1OTAsImV4cCI6MjEwNDg1MTU5MH0.kFJHjxLkUJVK57WDRIz4445ChOlxUwxiKNcBUJMApss", "caption": "Photo of Colorado bike and brain injury attorney Dan D'Angelo", "description": "Photo of Colorado bike and brain injury attorney Dan D'Angelo", "representativeOfPage": true }, "primaryImageOfPage": { "@type": "ImageObject", "@id": "https://www.bikebrainlaw.com/blog/why-you-shouldnt-feel-bad-about-hiring-a-personal-injury-attorney-for-your-brain#primaryimage", "url": "https://odfyhkstsknriaebnttc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/sign/blog-images/6cd84fa6-f84d-4a9f-8658-a7140175e509.jpeg?token=eyJraWQiOiI1NTc3MTNiMy1mM2NiLTRjZmEtYmM3Yi0wYmQ0NmVmZjE3ZjIiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJibG9nLWltYWdlcy82Y2Q4NGZhNi1mODRkLTRhOWYtODY1OC1hNzE0MDE3NWU1MDkuanBlZyIsInNjb3BlIjoiZG93bmxvYWQiLCJpYXQiOjE3ODk0OTE1OTAsImV4cCI6MjEwNDg1MTU5MH0.kFJHjxLkUJVK57WDRIz4445ChOlxUwxiKNcBUJMApss", "contentUrl": "https://odfyhkstsknriaebnttc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/sign/blog-images/6cd84fa6-f84d-4a9f-8658-a7140175e509.jpeg?token=eyJraWQiOiI1NTc3MTNiMy1mM2NiLTRjZmEtYmM3Yi0wYmQ0NmVmZjE3ZjIiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJibG9nLWltYWdlcy82Y2Q4NGZhNi1mODRkLTRhOWYtODY1OC1hNzE0MDE3NWU1MDkuanBlZyIsInNjb3BlIjoiZG93bmxvYWQiLCJpYXQiOjE3ODk0OTE1OTAsImV4cCI6MjEwNDg1MTU5MH0.kFJHjxLkUJVK57WDRIz4445ChOlxUwxiKNcBUJMApss", "caption": "Photo of Colorado bike and brain injury attorney Dan D'Angelo", "description": "Photo of Colorado bike and brain injury attorney Dan D'Angelo", "representativeOfPage": true }, "thumbnailUrl": "https://odfyhkstsknriaebnttc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/sign/blog-images/6cd84fa6-f84d-4a9f-8658-a7140175e509.jpeg?token=eyJraWQiOiI1NTc3MTNiMy1mM2NiLTRjZmEtYmM3Yi0wYmQ0NmVmZjE3ZjIiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJibG9nLWltYWdlcy82Y2Q4NGZhNi1mODRkLTRhOWYtODY1OC1hNzE0MDE3NWU1MDkuanBlZyIsInNjb3BlIjoiZG93bmxvYWQiLCJpYXQiOjE3ODk0OTE1OTAsImV4cCI6MjEwNDg1MTU5MH0.kFJHjxLkUJVK57WDRIz4445ChOlxUwxiKNcBUJMApss", "datePublished": "2026-09-16T15:00:00.000Z", "dateModified": "2026-09-16T15:00:00.000Z", "inLanguage": "en-US", "articleSection": "Bike Injury", "keywords": "Bike Injury, Brain Injury, Colorado, personal injury, TBI, cycling accident", "timeRequired": "PT3M", "articleBody": "As a personal injury attorney, I've heard all the jokes and personal attacks. I've been called an ambulance chaser at parties despite most of my clients being referred to me by friends, other lawyers, and former clients. It's okay. I've got thick skin. I get asked all the time when my face will be on a billboard or TV commercial. I think lawyer advertising while it can be silly is necessary because most people don't already have an established relationship with a lawyer let alone a personal injury attorney and need to find our services somehow. While I'm comfortable with the general bias against personal injury attorneys, some injured people are uncomfortable with hiring a personal injury attorney and may delay or forgo getting important legal assistance to protect their rights out of fear they will be negatively perceived by others and even the insurance company. Here's why fear of being judged should not delay or stop you from hiring a personal injury attorney to help you if you've been injured and believe you are entitled to compensation. Here are 3 reasons why worrying how you will be perceived shouldn't stop you from hiring a personal injury attorney. Insurance companies have lots of attorneys to protect their rights. Lawyers for the insurance companies get paid lots of money to do their jobs well and that's designed to minimize the value of your claim so the insurance company can keep more of its money. Don't let the insurance company off the hook by delaying or not contacting an attorney to learn how to protect your rights. Insurance companies employ a team of claims adjusters, claims supervisors, medical staff, private investigators, and others who are highly trained at minimizing the value of your claim so the insurance company can keep more of its money. Don't be fooled into thinking you can match their expertise and manpower on your own. Unlike the insurance company, as the injured party, its your job to prove your case and there are numerous ways you can unknowingly hurt your chances. Don't forget that everything else in your life like family and work obligations don't stop simply because you are injured, and as an injured person you now have another full-time job on your already full plate. Going to the doctor for treatment. You don't have time to deal with an insurance claim on your own. Get the help you deserve. Contact a lawyer immediately to learn how to protect your rights. The stakes are too high to not protect your legal rights. Too often I speak with people who waited to talk with a lawyer and in doing so, steps to protect their claim were missed. There are many reasons other than the fear of feeling judged that people delay talking to a personal injury lawyer. Those range from \"I thought I'd get better,\" \"I thought it wasn't a big enough case,\" or \"I thought the insurance company would do the right thing and take responsibility but they didn't.\" There are too many reasons to list here. The bottom line is that waiting only helps the insurance company because the longer you wait the chances increase that important steps to protect your rights are missed. Consulting a personal injury attorney should cost you nothing other than your time. Most lawyer consultations are free and if it isn't, there are plenty of attorneys who do not charge for initial consultations including at Bike Brain Law. Attorney Dan D'Angelo is a Colorado trial lawyer and an avid cyclist. Dan personally handles every client intake and case, and will listen and answer your questions about whether hiring a personal injury attorney and Bike Brain Law is right for you and your case. The call is free and there is no obligation to sign up. 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Talk to Dan AboutTestimonials[Results](/results)FAQsContact[Insights & Guides](/blog)Free Consultation [](tel:3038311116) [All articles](/blog) [Bike Injury](/blog/bike-injury)[Brain Injury](/blog/brain-injury)· September 16, 2026· 3 min read # Three reasons the fear of being judged shouldn't delay or stop you from hiring a lawyer for your personal injury case Why fear of how you will be judged shouldn't delay or stop you from hiring a personal injury attorney for your bicycle accident or brain injury case. ![Dan D'Angelo](/images/content/20231015_dangelo_dan_square_076.jpg) By Attorney Dan D'Angelo Trial Lawyer · Brain Injury Advocate · Avid Cyclist ![Photo of Colorado bike and brain injury attorney Dan D'Angelo](https://odfyhkstsknriaebnttc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/sign/blog-images/6cd84fa6-f84d-4a9f-8658-a7140175e509.jpeg?token=eyJraWQiOiI1NTc3MTNiMy1mM2NiLTRjZmEtYmM3Yi0wYmQ0NmVmZjE3ZjIiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJibG9nLWltYWdlcy82Y2Q4NGZhNi1mODRkLTRhOWYtODY1OC1hNzE0MDE3NWU1MDkuanBlZyIsInNjb3BlIjoiZG93bmxvYWQiLCJpYXQiOjE3ODk0OTE1OTAsImV4cCI6MjEwNDg1MTU5MH0.kFJHjxLkUJVK57WDRIz4445ChOlxUwxiKNcBUJMApss) As a personal injury attorney, I've heard all the jokes and personal attacks. I've been called an ambulance chaser at parties despite most of my clients being referred to me by friends, other lawyers, and former clients. It's okay. I've got thick skin. I get asked all the time when my face will be on a billboard or TV commercial. I think lawyer advertising while it can be silly is necessary because most people don't already have an established relationship with a lawyer let alone a personal injury attorney and need to find our services somehow. While I'm comfortable with the general bias against personal injury attorneys, some injured people are uncomfortable with hiring a personal injury attorney and may delay or forgo getting important legal assistance to protect their rights out of fear they will be negatively perceived by others and even the insurance company. Here's why fear of being judged should not delay or stop you from hiring a personal injury attorney to help you if you've been injured and believe you are entitled to compensation. Related from Bike Brain Law - [Cycling Accident Claims Representing Colorado cyclists hit by negligent drivers. ](/#practice-areas) - [Bike Crash FAQs Common questions after a cycling collision in Colorado. ](/#faqs) - [Why Choose Bike Brain Law An attorney who rides and knows TBI science. ](/#about) Free, confidential case review ### Injured in a cycling crash in Colorado? Talk directly with Attorney Dan D'Angelo for a free consultation with zero obligation to find out where you stand. [Get My Free Consultation](/#contact) [303.831.1116](tel:3038311116) **Here are 3 reasons why worrying how you will be perceived shouldn't stop you from hiring a personal injury attorney.** 1. Insurance companies have lots of attorneys to protect their rights. Lawyers for the insurance companies get paid lots of money to do their jobs well and that's designed to minimize the value of your claim so the insurance company can keep more of its money. Don't let the insurance company off the hook by delaying or not contacting an attorney to learn how to protect your rights. 2. Insurance companies employ a team of claims adjusters, claims supervisors, medical staff, private investigators, and others who are highly trained at minimizing the value of your claim so the insurance company can keep more of its money. Don't be fooled into thinking you can match their expertise and manpower on your own. Unlike the insurance company, as the injured party, its your job to prove your case and there are numerous ways you can unknowingly hurt your chances. Don't forget that everything else in your life like family and work obligations don't stop simply because you are injured, and as an injured person you now have another full-time job on your already full plate. Going to the doctor for treatment. You don't have time to deal with an insurance claim on your own. Get the help you deserve. Contact a lawyer immediately to learn how to protect your rights. 3. The stakes are too high to not protect your legal rights. Too often I speak with people who waited to talk with a lawyer and in doing so, steps to protect their claim were missed. There are many reasons other than the fear of feeling judged that people delay talking to a personal injury lawyer. Those range from "I thought I'd get better," "I thought it wasn't a big enough case," or "I thought the insurance company would do the right thing and take responsibility but they didn't." There are too many reasons to list here. The bottom line is that waiting only helps the insurance company because the longer you wait the chances increase that important steps to protect your rights are missed. Consulting a personal injury attorney should cost you nothing other than your time. Most lawyer consultations are free and if it isn't, there are plenty of attorneys who do not charge for initial consultations including at Bike Brain Law. Attorney Dan D'Angelo is a Colorado trial lawyer and an avid cyclist. Dan personally handles every client intake and case, and will listen and answer your questions about whether hiring a personal injury attorney and Bike Brain Law is right for you and your case. The call is free and there is no obligation to sign up. Call 303.831.1116 or email info@bikebrainlaw.com. ## Have a question about your case? Attorney Dan D'Angelo offers free consultations for brain injury and cycling accident victims throughout Colorado. [Free Consultation](/#contact) [303.831.1116](tel:3038311116) ![Dan D'Angelo](/images/content/20231015_dangelo_dan_square_076.jpg) About the Author ### Attorney Dan D'Angelo Trial Lawyer · Brain Injury Advocate · Avid Cyclist Attorney Dan D'Angelo founded D'Angelo Law Office, P.C. in 2009 and Bike Brain Law to focus exclusively on traumatic brain injury and cycling injury cases in Colorado. An avid cyclist himself, Dan combines deep TBI science knowledge with hands-on cycling experience to build winning cases against insurance companies and corporations that put profits over safety. - Practicing Colorado personal injury attorney since 2009 - Focused practice in TBI and bicycle injury litigation - Multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for injury victims - Avid road and commuter cyclist ## Related articles [ ![Photo of Colorado Attorney Dan D'Angelo of Bike Brain Law after bicycle race](https://odfyhkstsknriaebnttc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/sign/blog-images/69bd80c9-0bec-4a75-a08e-81685af15d3d.png?token=eyJraWQiOiI1NTc3MTNiMy1mM2NiLTRjZmEtYmM3Yi0wYmQ0NmVmZjE3ZjIiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJibG9nLWltYWdlcy82OWJkODBjOS0wYmVjLTRhNzUtYTA4ZS04MTY4NWFmMTVkM2QucG5nIiwic2NvcGUiOiJkb3dubG9hZCIsImlhdCI6MTc4OTQzMDgwMywiZXhwIjoyMTA0NzkwODAzfQ.NyMG6c9Zkx_c5HpLP8VOhRYITUN5FSj4GjRTzlUWnJk) #### How Much Does a Denver Bike Accident Lawyer Charge on Contingency? ](/blog/how-much-does-a-denver-bike-accident-lawyer-charge-contingency)[ ![Cyclist riding up steep slope at Colorado National Monument Rim Rock Drive](https://odfyhkstsknriaebnttc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/sign/blog-images/6094d370-44da-4b59-bc02-b1654744b7f7.jpeg?token=eyJraWQiOiI1NTc3MTNiMy1mM2NiLTRjZmEtYmM3Yi0wYmQ0NmVmZjE3ZjIiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJibG9nLWltYWdlcy82MDk0ZDM3MC00NGRhLTRiNTktYmMwMi1iMTY1NDc0NGI3ZjcuanBlZyIsInNjb3BlIjoiZG93bmxvYWQiLCJpYXQiOjE3ODkxNjUzMjgsImV4cCI6MjEwNDUyNTMyOH0.shN7jaFUMIJIAhwVL-aiAX8ukk_ev0VqIPFWai-L_AI) #### If a cyclist is partially at-fault can they still recover damages from a crash with a motor vehicle? ](/blog/colorado-comparative-negligence-bicycle-accident-claims)[ ![Racks of bicycles at a train station](https://odfyhkstsknriaebnttc.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/sign/blog-images/4aa19bbd-3cb5-4c36-a7ac-e40bf22d19ed.jpeg?token=eyJraWQiOiJzdG9yYWdlLXVybC1zaWduaW5nLWtleV81NTc3MTNiMy1mM2NiLTRjZmEtYmM3Yi0wYmQ0NmVmZjE3ZjIiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJ1cmwiOiJibG9nLWltYWdlcy80YWExOWJiZC0zY2I1LTRjMzYtYTdhYy1lNDBiZjIyZDE5ZWQuanBlZyIsInNjb3BlIjoiZG93bmxvYWQiLCJpYXQiOjE3ODUzNDY3NTksImV4cCI6MjEwMDcwNjc1OX0.xJyXEWuIgBqj1qmDqQQdai23W09gRBBqooyEtV3uisw) #### Why loss of consciousness is difficult to spot and why it's so important to your legal case. ](/blog/why-loss-of-consciousness-is-difficult-to-spot-and-how-to-identify-it) [![Bike Brain Law](/assets/logo-white-CuISKEAM.webp)](/) Colorado's dedicated brain injury and cycling accident attorney. 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