Hey everyone, hoping to get some real-world advice here. Got rear-ended at a red light last Thursday. The other guy's insurance company called me today and offered to cover my bumper repair plus a $1,500 payout for 'inconvenience/pain and suffering' if I sign a release. My neck has been pretty stiff and sore, but I didn't go to the ER or anything. Some friends are telling me absolutely do not sign anything and get a personal injury lawyer, but I've never dealt with this and honestly, lawyers intimidate me. Will a lawyer actually help with a minor case like this, or will they just take a huge cut of a small payout? Thanks in advance.