subject: A Lawyer Can Be Your Legs When Yours Are Broken [print this page] A car accident attorney will aggressively fight to make your voice heard by insurance companies or, if need be, the justice system. The loss of a loved one by way of wrongful death, the loss of income by injury or suffering bodily harm, deserves the justice of a monetary award. A personal injury lawyer is your best bet to get the settlement you rightfully deserve.