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Automobile Accident Attorneys
The bureaucratic process following an auto accident can be as chaotic as the accident itself. Insurance companies, medical providers, police, and other drivers, can be difficult to deal with – having adequate legal representation can help.
Insurance companies have teams of lawyers working for them. Their goal is to limit the amount of your settlement. From lost wages to long-term medical bills, there are numerous areas of settlement that you may deserve, yet be denied. More on this website
Our Personal Injury Attorney Law Firm will help you get the largest settlement possible.
AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What should I do if I have been involved in a car accident?
If you have been in a car accident or any auto accident, the first thing you should do is make sure that you are okay. Get out of your car, and make sure that other passengers are able to get out. You also need to exchange information with the other driver. This includes name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, license plate number, as well as insurance carrier and number. Try to get the name, address, and phone number of any witnesses, too.
What information should I give to the other driver?
Only give the information listed above. DO NOT say anything that may imply blame. For example, don’t say, “I’m sorry, I wasn’t really paying attention,” or, “I was talking on my cell phone and didn’t see you.” Just give the driver your personal information and wait for the police to arrive. More here
What damages can I get from a car accident claim?
If you were not at fault for your auto accident, you may be entitled to damages beyond the repair of your car. You may also be reimbursed for medical expenses, lost earnings if you missed work, as well as compensation for pain and suffering.
Should I talk to an insurance adjuster?
Under no circumstances should you talk with anyone from the insurance industry until you speak with a car accident lawyer. If the insurance adjuster who wants to take a statement from you is from your insurance company, you may have an obligation to give them a statement. However, you should speak with your lawyer before you do that. Under no circumstances should you give any kind of statement, verbal, in writing, or recorded to an insurance adjuster from the company representing the other party. You should always remember that insurance adjusters are under tremendous pressure to settle claims as quickly and as cheaply as they can. The insurance adjuster for the other party does not have your interests in mind. Often, your own insurance company will not have your interests in mind particularly if it will be necessary for you to file an insured motorist claim against them
If you’ve been in an auto accident, be sure to document everything, sign nothing from the insurance company, and contact our law office right away.
