Don't underestimate the importance of a good lawyer after a car accident

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, whether you were the driver or the passenger, it’s important to know how to pursue your claim. A car accident lawyer can help you navigate the legal system to get compensation for your pain and suffering and lost wages, but they might not be all that they seem. Here are some tips on what to look out for when hiring a car accident lawyer and how to choose the best one for your case, based on your needs and budget.

How they can help you determine liability

There are three primary issues that typically will be determined by liability lawyers for motor vehicle accidents: 

a) Should my health care provider be paid out of settlement proceeds? a) Who pays the medical bills and property damage costs? b) Who pays the legal fees and litigation expenses incurred in resolving the case? Liability lawyers can also help you determine whether to settle or proceed to trial. Liability lawyers can even help you with personal injury litigation, which is about determining who is responsible for your injuries. 

This type of claim may include emotional damages, economic damages, and/or punitive damages, if applicable. In other words, compensation for physical pain and suffering as well as an amount reflecting the time it takes to return to work (lost wages). Additionally, it's possible they'll get reimbursed for any medical bills they incur during this time. As part of their role in evaluating claims and deciding on how much compensation is warranted, a personal injury lawyer might refer their client to see a psychologist or psychiatrist who can give them an evaluation from the perspective of their profession. If there's substantial evidence that certain behavior patterns cause more harm than good (e.g., drinking alcohol), then some courts may not grant damages because it was self-inflicted harm caused by reckless behavior rather than deliberate wrongdoing on behalf of another party.

How to check if your injuries require immediate medical attention

It's difficult to know if your injuries require immediate medical attention. There are a number of indicators that may or may not point to the need for immediate medical attention. The good news is there are ways to find out which it is. Here, we'll explore five indicators you should look for when trying to decide whether you should go to the emergency room immediately following an accident. If any of these symptoms persist more than three days, see a doctor right away.

Get accurate estimates for your property damage

Your car accident is a traumatic event and you want to be sure that your vehicle will get the care it needs. To do this, take photos of the damage from all angles before you tow it away. Also, be sure to get estimates for how much the repairs will cost so you can choose which estimate to go with. Lastly, make sure that your insurance company understands what happened so they can work with your mechanic to estimate the appropriate repairs. The more time passes, the less accurate these estimates are going to be. Finally, if possible, take pictures of any injuries you may have sustained in the collision as well as pictures of your medical bills-both now and in future months or years as they come up. Remember: We know how overwhelming an accident can feel. That's why we're here to help you navigate through this difficult time!

The legal deadlines for making claims

When it comes to pursuing compensation following a car accident, one of the most important things you need to do is give yourself time. This means making sure that your claim is registered with the correct body of law within certain deadlines. For example, in New York State, if an injury occured more than 10 days ago then you must register your claim within a year, whereas for injuries that occurred more than ten days ago in Illinois you have two years from the date of injury to register your claim. These are just some general examples - be sure to check your own state's laws for more information about legal deadlines and the requirements for pursuing compensation after a car accident.

Insurance companies work to minimize payouts

Unlike other types of personal injury, car accident lawyers can help you pursue compensation for your injuries without involving insurance companies. This is because collision claims are often covered by the driver's or passenger's liability policy. Additionally, if the driver is uninsured, then there is no insurance company involved to fight against.

Understanding this gives you a clear-cut idea of how car accident lawyers can help you pursue your claim and get you a desired settlement faster than through the legal system.

Make sure your insurance company is doing everything possible on your behalf

In most cases, insurance companies will be responsible for paying your medical bills and any pain and suffering that you endured as a result of the accident. If this is not the case, please contact our office at once so we can address the matter with them. Additionally, many insurance companies have limits on how much they will pay for certain types of damages. For example, bodily injury may only be capped at $50k (or something similar). This means that if you were to lose an arm in a car accident and were awarded $1 million dollars by the court or through a settlement with an uninsured driver, then your claim would only be eligible for $50k worth of coverage.

Keep all documentation from doctors, hospitals, and any other specialists or health care providers treating you from the crash

It is important to keep a paper trail throughout the duration of your claim with all documentation such as doctors, hospitals, and any other specialists or health care providers treating you from the crash. This will help you maximize your settlement later on. Keep any documents including medical records and doctor’s notes. Write down what happened in a journal or calendar so that you can reflect on it later and not forget important details. Contact all involved parties so that they are aware of what is going on in order to avoid confusion. Lastly, tell friends or family members how you feel about the situation so that they can provide comfort and support during this difficult time.

Use a common sense approach when dealing with those involved in your accident (doctors, insurance adjusters, etc.)

Dealing with a car accident can be a confusing, frustrating and overwhelming process. There are many people you may encounter who do not have your best interests in mind and will try to get you to sign forms or agree to terms that could jeopardize your claim. It is important to maintain clarity when talking with these people and make sure they understand the severity of your injuries. One way you can maintain clarity is by using what the experts call a common sense approach. In other words, if something doesn't seem logical or doesn't seem like it should be happening, ask for an explanation! If there's no explanation, don't agree! Insurance companies are notorious for attempting to talk people out of pursuing their claims. 

They do this through a number of means including telling people that they don't have enough information to pursue the claim, that injuries were preexisting conditions, or saying any other justification under the sun. Car accident lawyers are personal injury lawyers who specialize in tort law surrounding car accidents. There are a number of ways they can help you pursue your claim if you've been involved in an auto collision with another driver and want compensation: handling medical bills, working with hospitals and doctors, assisting with filling out paperwork when necessary, providing counsel during settlement negotiations if needed, etc. It's always worth talking to one when you're faced with going up against large corporations with attorneys on staff full-time!