Knowing When You Should Hire a Lawyer After Being in a Car Accident
Imagine cruising along the highway in your car, dreaming about the day ahead when suddenly all your plans turn into a nightmare. How? You find yourself right in the middle of a car accident. The police arrive and file a report and you are carried off to a hospital to be treated for your injuries. That is certainly not the end of it, though. You now need to get in touch with your car insurance company and claim your damages. There are endless documents and reports to produce to claim damages for your vehicle and the waiting time can take months.
Sounds like a huge process, right? We hope that you never have to go through this ordeal, but if you did and it was a severe accident, you should think about hiring an attorney.
When to hire a car accident lawyer?
There are various scenarios in which an accident can occur, and a serious one requires an involvement of a car accident attorney, especially if you are not at fault. You should hire an accident lawyer if:
Sure, it is not always required to involve a lawyer when the mishap includes a small amount of damage such as a fender bender. In a situation like that, you along with the other party can go ahead and claim compensation from your respective insurance companies without having to invoke the law. However, it is always advisable to get in touch with a lawyer specializing in auto accidents when you have sustained extensive damages. Also, if your car is damaged beyond recognition and your insurance carrier is refusing to make good of your loss, your only respite is to consult a car accident attorney. It is important to verify with the lawyer you chose about similar cases the firm has handled before, their success rate and what are the chances of success in your case.
If you've been a victim of an accident, you will require a team of seasoned lawyers by your side to bring the perpetrator to justice. The evidence and the reasoning to back your case should be airtight for you to have a chance to receive the right amount of compensation. Contact Alvin F. de Levie and Associates at 844-777-2529 to find out how we can help you during these troubled times.