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Car Accident Lawyers
Car accidents occur each day on roads in every state, county, city and town. While many auto accidents are simple "fender benders," others result in substantial property damage and serious injury. After a serious accident, your primary concern must be your health and well being. The most important thing to do if you have sustained an injury is to seek immediate medical attention. If you are able to do so, immediately call 911 and request police and medical assistance. If necessary, take an ambulance to the emergency room. In the direct aftermath of a serious accident, victims are dazed, stunned and confused. The shock and adrenaline from the incident can mask pain and the seriousness of an injury. Your injuries may include a head injury, which can cause confusion. Even if you do not believe you are severely injured at the scene, you may be wise to seek emergency treatment to rule out injury. It is better to be safe than sorry and seeking immediate medical care is far better than being rushed to the hospital hours later with an injury made more serious by your delay.
Many injured victims of car accidents are overwhelmed by the avalanche of telephone calls, insurance forms, accident reports, medical bills and general correspondence that is received immediately after an auto accident. Further, those that have been injured in an accident may not be in the proper frame of mind to deal with inquiries from insurance companies, whether written, recorded or verbal.
While you are at home resting or seeking medical attention, the agents and employees of the insurance company for the responsible party may be busy taking pictures, gathering evidence and recording witness statements. Therefore, it is imperative to memorialize a witness’s version of the events in writing at the scene—or as soon as possible afterwards. Memories fade, evidence disappears, witnesses move, vehicles are repaired and stories change. All too often, even if you are one hundred percent in the right, a claim will later come down to your word against theirs. A good witness statement can mean the difference between a quick and fair settlement, and years of litigation and an increased chance of a defense verdict at trial.
In many states, auto accident victims who have suffered personal injury may be entitled to recover damages for pain and suffering, emotional distress, disability, permanent disfigurement, dismemberment, wrongful death, scarring, loss of opportunity to enjoy life, interference with marital and/or parental relationships, and other types of general damage. Many states also allow for recovery of "special" damages, such as past, present and future medical bills, wage loss, loss of earnings potential and other out-of-pocket expenses. Some states also require that certain "no-fault" benefits be paid following a traffic accident. This type of benefit may serve to pay a portion of lost wages and medical bills.
Contact an Auto Accident Lawyer
A car accident lawyer can help "level the playing field" by providing auto accident victims with information regarding the practical and legal aspects of personal injury law and auto accident claims. If you have questions regarding a possible "car accident" claim, or would like to speak with an attorney regarding your rights, please fill out our form below. Your form will be reviewed by an attorney pursuant to our site's terms and conditions. That attorney may contact you to discuss your claim. There is no fee or obligation for this free case evaluation.
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