how does an attorney handle a car accident

by Raul Towne Sr. 5 min read

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. work with your doctors to make sure they provide the medical information you need so that you can prove damages in your claim.

When should I hire a lawyer for a car accident?

Apr 16, 2022 · Legal representation is important in the aftermath of a car accident, but not all lawyers are the same. There are three different types of legal representation you should know about. The first is personal injury attorneys. Personal injury attorneys specialize in injuries and can help with your medical issues after an accident.

When do you need to hire a car accident lawyer?

Apr 15, 2022 · How Our Chicago Car Accident Lawyers Can Help. Car accident lawyers help their clients in many different ways. Here are seven examples of what our lawyers do for our clients: 1. Determine What Claim(s) You Can File. If you’ve been injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you may have a claim under the other driver’s insurance policy.

Why do you need a lawyer after a car accident?

Apr 18, 2022 · If you are injured in a car accident, it is important to hire a lawyer right away. Many people don’t realize that hiring a lawyer is one of the most important things they can do after an accident. A lawyer can help you get the compensation …

Do I really need a car accident attorney?

Nov 29, 2016 · When an accident happens that causes major injuries though, the time has come to find a car accident dispute lawyer. A skilled and experienced car accident injury attorney or insurance claim attorney can help you navigate all the red tape involved with filing a claim and taking your case to court if there are grounds for a lawsuit of some kind. Most people are …

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Consultation when illegal activities are involved

Sometimes auto accidents are the result of an illegal activity, while driving. In all states, it is illegal to drive under the influence of high blood alcohol content. It is also illegal to drive under the influence of drugs. It is even illegal, in some states and cities, to drive while texting or talking on the phone.

Consultation when you are at fault

There will be some auto accidents that you are at fault. Perhaps you did not realize that you were over the blood alcohol content level. Maybe you picked up your phone to answer a text without thinking about it, and it resulted in an accident.

Prevent increases in insurance rates

Sometimes accidents result in tickets and increased points on the driver?s license. A greater number of points on a driver?s license can result in increased insurance rates and premiums, which can be problematic for many. An accident attorney can help an auto accident victim negotiate these points down.

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Communicating with The Other Driver's Insurer

  • In any personal injury case, your lawyer will open up a line of communication with the insurance adjusterfor 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 adj…
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Obtaining Necessary Evidence of Liability

  • A good lawyer can help obtain all of the evidence that you will need to prove liability in a car accident claim. 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. The la…
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Negotiating with Lien Holders

  • If you received benefits from a health, disability, or workers' compensation insurer, that insurer will have a lien on your claim. A lien means that the lien holder gets paid before you do, out of any settlement or judgment you receive. 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 i…
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Negotiating with Insurers/Defendants

  • Negotiation is a very specific skill (some might even call it an art). A personal injury lawyer is always going to be far better at settling a car accident casethan 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.
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