Why You Should Call a Personal Injury Lawyer Immediately After a Car Accident

There are many presumptions on when to get a lawyer after an auto accident. Some people believe those car accidents are just an insurance issue, so they choose to wait before contacting a personal injury lawyer. Unfortunately, they end up dealing with insurance adjusters looking for ways to minimize their payout and attach some fault to the victim. A personal injury lawyer can advise you on what to do after a car accident and even help you navigate and deal with insurance adjusters. With a lawyer by your side, you have a higher chance of building a solid case and getting started with filing a lawsuit if further compensation is merited.

Some clients may choose to wait before contacting legal representation, as they are understandably preoccupied with the traumatic experience of being involved in an accident. Others may delay in contacting a lawyer because they believe it is simply an insurance issue. These presumptions are wrong!

When You Should Contact a Lawyer After A Car Accident

Wondering when to get a lawyer after an auto accident? We understand that being involved in a car accident is often a traumatic experience. However, contacting a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident can help you in several ways.

Receive full and fair compensation for your injuries

To start with, the sooner you get legal representation, the higher your chances of receiving your compensation faster. A car accident lawyer can help you navigate the whole process of filing a lawsuit and even provide informed advice on the best way to proceed.

Contacting a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after an accident can help you in a number of ways.

First, having a legal opinion can help you navigate and deal with insurance adjusters. Often case in our experience we find that our clients’ insurance coverage is insufficient or lacking to deal with the extent of injuries and compensation they should be getting. Because an insurance company adjusters will contact you and take an official statement describing the accident and any injuries sustained, as a precaution, we always advise that you seek out a proper legal opinion before providing such statements.

Secondly, having a personal injury lawyer can help ensure that you are in a position to make the strongest case possible, should further compensation be merited or if a lawsuit needs to be commenced. We will help take care of the details of your case and advise you on what information and evidence may need to be collected. We will also keep a tight schedule with regard to deadlines and the legal statute of limitations (i.e.: when does your claim “expire”?), and can help you get your compensation faster than you would by yourself.

Thirdly, because you may be disoriented, shocked, and confused after the auto accident, contacting a lawyer can help you recollect your wits and make an informed decision on how best to proceed. We are also here to answer any questions and ease any doubts you may have. Just like how it is advisable to seek out a medical professional after an accident, even if on the face of things you seem to be unhurt, so too do we believe that it is in your best interests to seek our a legal opinion, because your rights are at risk and the amount of compensation and damages you may receive depends on it.

Prove the liabilities of injuries

One of the critical reasons why you need a lawyer after an accident is to help prove that another party was liable for your injuries. The process of proving liability in any personal injury accident can be complex. To have a strong case and get fair and full compensation, you must establish liability from the start. That’s why the involved parties in personal injury claims will look for ways to shift blame. If you work with an experienced lawyer, you’ll get solid legal representation.

An experienced legal professional knows how to gather the needed evidence and documentation that will help to prove liability. Experienced personal injury lawyers know what the courts are looking for before they determine who is liable for the injuries sustained. They’ll build a solid case from the start on your behalf and help increase your chances of completing the lawsuit successfully.

In summary, your personal injury lawyer will help prove liability by:

• Working with medical experts to provide the necessary evidence to prove your injuries.
• Working with the police to obtain an accident report.
• Reconstructing the accident scene.
• Gathering all medical records from other healthcare professionals who were involved with the case.
• Collecting witness statements to help prove liability.

If you have a contributory negligence claim where you had a partial fault in the injuries sustained, your lawyer can help fight for fair compensation.

Help with fresh evidence

Another top reason why hire a car accident lawyer is to get all the help you need with gathering fresh evidence to support your claims. Don’t wait too long before you get a lawyer, do it immediately so that all investigations can begin soon after the incident. Starting the investigations early will help the personal injury lawyer piece everything together and leave no stone unturned. Experienced lawyers will go the extra mile to help in gathering all medical evidence by speaking to multiple practitioners.

With fresh evidence, you can build a stronger case that proves the other party’s liability. Fresh evidence may include photos of the accident scene and witness reports taken immediately after the incident. We’ve met accident victims who failed to collect this type of evidence immediately after the crash because they assumed they felt alright and their car looked okay after the incident. However, they take a little longer than others to manifest any symptoms. For instance, if the victim sustained a whiplash, they may not feel any symptoms until days or even weeks after the incident.

Additionally, you have 14 days from the date of the accident to seek medical treatment. Getting checked out sooner gives you a better chance of filing a successful claim. Additionally, report any damage to the car immediately, even if it’s not easy to spot or see. This is fresh evidence that will support your claim.

Should You Get a Lawyer For an Accident That Was Your Fault?

In personal injury cases, you cannot claim damages if the accident was not another party’s fault. For this reason, you won’t need a personal injury lawyer to help you sue for damages if the accident was entirely your fault. Instead, what happens in most cases is that the insurance company hires a lawyer on your behalf to defend you.

However, we still recommend contacting a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible if involved in an auto accident to help protect your rights. Don’t speak to the insurance company representing the other driver without a lawyer by your side. You also need to contact your own insurance company immediately, even if the accident was your fault.

Should You Get a Lawyer For an Accident That Wasn’t Your Fault?

If you suffered injuries or damages in an accident due to another party’s negligent actions, you need to contact a lawyer as soon as possible. Hiring your own personal injury lawyer can help protect you when speaking to insurance adjusters and the police. You will also get an experienced legal mind to guide you on what type of lawsuit to pursue, depending on the circumstances of your case. Your lawyer will ensure you build a strong case and receive compensation for your losses. Additionally, the lawyer will help in obtaining all required records to prove liability and ensure you receive full and fair compensation for all your injuries. Contacting a personal injury lawyer immediately who will handle the case from the start also helps to ensure proper investigations are done and that you are rightfully compensated. Not all personal injury claims are successful, but having an experienced lawyer increases your chances of getting a positive outcome.

Do not hesitate to contact Grillo Law today if you or a loved one have been in a car accident!