Many lives are wrecked each year due to the negligence of another person. This can lead to physical, emotional and financial injuries that create a sense of hopelessness in the aggrieved. Unfortunately, too many victims settle for this new normal and allow insurance companies and the defense to slide off the hook for next to nothing. While it can be difficult or impossible to make things the way they were prior to the injury, a competent personal injury attorney can help maximize compensation and make victims as whole as possible. Keep reading for some of the most effective techniques personal injury lawyers can employ for helping their clients maximize compensation in high-stakes cases.