Paying for your care outright v. fighting for your own compensation can be the difference of $2,000.

Fighting for your own compensation v. hiring a lawyer to fight for you can be the difference of $200,000. 

When you hire the right lawyer, there is not a great deal of 'hassle' involved - and when there is, it is still completely worth it. In some cases, 12 months with a lawyer can cost a lot less time and money than years of pain, loss, or hardship.

It's about making a small sacrifice now, for a large payoff (and payout) in the end.