Being involved in a car accident is a traumatic event – especially if it wasn’t your fault. The accident itself can leave you feeling shocked and unsettled, but there may also be serious injuries – to you, or your passengers – a damaged vehicle, and maybe even a death.
When you are trying to deal with the aftermath of this kind of incident, it is comforting to know that you can count on the help of accident lawyers. They will help you cope with all the legal ramifications, and get you the compensation you deserve.
What Do Accident Lawyers Do?
When an accident results in severe or fatal injuries, or if alcohol or drugs were involved, the state will usually prosecute the driver at fault. In any other car accident, you, the other driver, and your insurance companies will have to sort out the payment of any medical bills and car repair expenses. Accident lawyers can help you do this. They will:
* Examine all the evidence – including the vehicles themselves – go over the police reports, and get statements from any eyewitnesses.
* Estimate the total financial cost of the accident. They will take into account any loss of income, your medical bills and the repair or replacement of your vehicle. They will also attach a monetary value to any pain and suffering you may have experienced.
* Try to negotiate a settlement, and will liaise with the other driver, his or her lawyer and their insurance company on your behalf.
* File a lawsuit against the other driver if these negotiations fail.
* Represent you in court.
Do I Really Need an Accident Lawyer?
Even if you’ve been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, and was caused by the other driver’s negligence, there is still no guarantee that your medical bills will be covered by that driver’s auto insurance company. And if you do receive a payment, it may not be enough to compensate you for the injuries and damage caused.
Insurance companies and their legal teams are skilled at minimizing claims in cases like this, and you will have little or no chance of a fair settlement unless you use the services of a firm of accident lawyers. Hiring a lawyer is a must if:
* There is a dispute over whose fault it was.
* You have serious, potentially long-term injuries.
* The other driver wasn’t insured, or was underinsured.
* The claims adjuster is urging you to agree to a quick settlement. Fast very seldom means fair, and many victims end up making rash decisions simply because they feel pressured, and are confused by all the insurance industry jargon.
* You don’t believe the settlement being offered is enough compensation to cover your medical costs – now and in the future.
If you’re looking for a team of experienced accident lawyers, visit Sitename to find out how we can help you get the compensation you deserve.
