Auto Accident

The most common type of personal injury cases filed in the US courts are automobile accidents. A specialized car accident attorney will be able to help you in how much compensation you deserve and will also have the experience of successfully negotiating a fair settlement with insurance companies.

Unless you are seriously injured, you should not leave the immediate scene of the accident until you have been cleared to do so by a police officer as running away from the scene of an accident is a criminal offense.

At the scene of the accident, you should try to acquire as much relevant information as you can to help you in the case. You make sure that you get the name, contact information, vehicle registration information and insurance information of all the involved parties. If there are witnesses, get their contact information too. Take photographs of the accident scene and make sure to get images of any vehicular damage from several angles. The more information you can provide, the better guidance you will receive from the attorney experienced in automotive accident law.

You should contact your insurance company as soon as possible. When contacting the insurance agent, understand your rights and obligations. In this first contact, your motive is to present the facts of the accident as accurate as possible. Do not give any false information; if you do so it would be considered as fraud and will cause to be the grounds for rejection of your claim and could also result in criminal charges. Do not admit your fault or agree to any settlement or sign any statement until you fully understand your options and seek the advice of an automobile accident attorney.

The main target of insurance company’s is to make you agree to settle for as little money as possible. You should not accept an insurance agent’s estimate of the damages as the final word. An experienced attorney, who has handled many motor vehicle accident cases, will help you establish the real value of your losses. You are entitled to a compensation for a wide range of injuries suffered during an accident which includes medical expenses, loss of wages, loss of quality of life, pain and suffering and property damage. You can negotiate for a fair settlement if only you know how much you have lost.

A doctor’s examination can help you prove that the car accident was the actual cause of an accident. The sooner you can see a doctor, the better. Save a record of all the medical expenses incurred as a result of the accident.

No amount of money can make up for the pain and stress of a serious car accident, but receiving fair compensation can help you put your life back on track.