Anyone injured in a car accident knows how difficult it can be to get compensation from the liable insurance company. Many times, the insurance company will attempt to settle an automobile accident injury case at a much lower cash amount than what the injured party deserves. The reason for this is simple: The auto insurance company is in the business of making money, not spending it. For people injured in a car accident, it help to have the legal representation of an accident attorney to leverage the insurance company into paying for all medical expenses, lost income from work, compensation for permanent disability or disfigurement, car damage and pain and suffering.