Our auto accident attorneys will work toward a fair settlement that compensates for damages like medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages. Call us at (844) 308-8180 today for a free consultation.
A personal injury lawyer is always going to be far better at settling a car accident case than a layperson would be. A good lawyer knows how much the case is worth and knows how to work the case and conduct the negotiations in order to arrive at the best outcome for the client.
Although you may have already taken photographs of the accident scene, your lawyer will probably go back to the scene him/herself to see what it looks like. While a picture may be worth a thousand words, actually seeing the scene can be worth a thousand pictures.
In any personal injury case, your lawyer will open up a line of communication with the insurance adjuster for the other party (or parties) involved. The adjuster has the pocketbook, and so it is critical for a plaintiff's lawyer to have good communications and a good relationship with the adjuster.
Even if you were fully at fault for a car accident, there are things you should do to protect your rights.Stop and Stay Safe. Stop and make sure you are out of the way of traffic. ... Report the Car Accident. Call the police to report the accident. ... Exchange Information. ... Document the Scene. ... Tell Your Insurance Company.
In most states, if you are at fault for an accident you (or your insurance company if you have liability coverage) will have to pay for the losses of the other driver, passengers, and anyone else harmed by the accident. Losses include things like car repairs, medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering.
To claim compensation you will need to show that the accident was the fault of another person or organisation. If the accident was completely your fault it is highly unlikely that you will be able to make a claim. If you were partly at fault, however, you may be able to make a claim.
Insurance company adjusters determine fault in an auto accident after reviewing the police report and other evidence. They may also ask you and the other driver questions about the collision to try to piece together a reliable narrative of what happened.
Each case is unique, so your lawyer will guide you every step of the way. In general, you can expect your auto accident attorney to do the following:
Proving liability is one of the most important parts of your case. A knowledgeable auto accident attorney will skillfully gather all the evidence necessary to prove liability for your claim. While you have likely already taken photos and filed a report, there can be many additional steps to proving fault.
In addition to gathering evidence of liability, your lawyer will work to determine the extent of your damages. This is just one more aspect of a personal injury case that is both challenging and essential. Your attorney will collect all the necessary bills and records from your healthcare providers.
If another driver’s negligence caused your injuries, Thompson Law can help. Our auto accident attorneys will work toward a fair settlement that compensates for damages like medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages. Call us at (844) 308-8180 today for a free consultation.
It is critical to obtain all documentation related to your injuries, but it isn't always easy to get your hands on those records and bills from health care providers.
While much depends on the specifics and the complexity of your car accident case, in general a lawyer can: 1 communicate with the other driver's insurer 2 obtain the necessary evidence with respect to fault for the accident 3 organize your medical records and bills 4 communicate with your health care providers to obtain missing records 5 work with your doctors to make sure they provide the medical information you need so that you can prove damages in your claim 6 organize and present the evidence in order to prove liability and damages 7 negotiate with lien holders on your claim (such as health, disability, or workers' compensation insurers) to potentially reduce the amount of those liens, and 8 negotiate a satisfactory settlement with the insurance adjuster or defense attorney.
A good lawyer will work with the lien holder to try to get the lien holder to reduce its lien. This is important work. Every dollar less that the lien holder takes is one more dollar that goes into your pocket. Learn more about health care provider liens on personal injury settlements.
In any personal injury case, your lawyer will open up a line of communication with the insurance adjuster for the other party (or parties) involved. The adjuster has the pocketbook, and so it is critical for a plaintiff's lawyer to have good communications and a good relationship with the adjuster.
A personal injury lawyer is always going to be far better at settling a car accident case than a layperson would be. A good lawyer knows how much the case is worth and knows how to work the case and conduct the negotiations in order to arrive at the best outcome for the client.
communicate with the other driver's insurer. obtain the necessary evidence with respect to fault for the accident. organize your medical records and bills. communicate with your health care providers to obtain missing records .
Although the records are technically yours, and you have an absolute right to them, sending medical records to patients and lawyers is just not a health care provider's first priority. Small doctors' offices may not have the staffing or the time to respond to medical record requests on a timely basis.