Auto Accident Lawyers for Maximum Compensation - Get Immediate Help

If you are hit by another driver and are injured at no fault of your own you need a lawyer.

In a serious auto accident involving injury, expect the insurance company to fight to minimize what they have to pay.

The more severe the injuries involved, the higher the stakes. Car accident cases get complex fast.

People don't realize what they are up against until it's too late.

Our legal group has handled thousands of car accident injury cases with similar circumstances to yours, and can help you maximize compensation in YOUR car accident case.

Every detail surrounding vehicle collisions can have implications towards your ability to obtain a fast & fair settlement.

And medical bills add up fast with potential doctor visits, surgery, perscription medication, physical therapy, missed work, loss of income and the time it takes to recover.

The best car accident attorneys provide relief by making the insurance claim process easy, and if necessary, taking your personal injury lawsuit to court in order to recover what you deserve.

Each accident injury case is unique, and the evidence and circumstances will dictate what is required to build a strong case.

Catastrophic and fatal auto accidents represent the worst case scenario of vehicle-related incidents, leading to life-altering injuries and/or loss of life. The legal claims surrounding these accidents require a comprehensive understanding of both the immediate impact and long-term consequences on victims and their families.

The legal objectives after these events are twofold: to secure fair compensation for the victims or their families, and to hold the responsible parties accountable. Potential financial compensation may cover medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and in loss of life, funeral expenses and potentially loss of companionship.

The complexity of these cases often stems from the need to establish negligence to the requirements of the governing doctrine in the jurisdiction the accident occurred. This involves demonstrating that the accident was the result of another's failure to exercise reasonable care, such as driving under the influence, reckless driving, or violating traffic laws.

The following are factors we've encountered which have led to catastrophic injury cases:

• Speeding - Driving faster than the speed limit or at reckless speeds increases the distance necessary to stop a vehicle safely. High speed reduces a driver's time to react to dangerous situations and is a leading cause of accident injury.
• Inclement Weather - Dangerous weather conditions lead to a number of collisions on the roadways, from fog, snow, rainy and wet conditions, to low visibility environments.
• Distracted Driving - A leading cause of car accidents across the U.S., distracted driving accidents can include anything that diverts attention from driving safely.
• Driver Error - This includes any driver actions which can lead to accidents that a reasonable motorist should have avoided. For example, failing to maintain a safe distance from the vehicle in front, driver fatigue, misjudging distances before a turn, making mistakes that increase risk, and other actions can all lead to collisions.
• Rear-End Collisions - Getting hit from behind while stopped at an intersection or in traffic accounts for a large percentage of recorded accidents. Whiplash and concussion injuries are commonly sustained by rear-ended victims.
• Drunk Driving - Almost 30 people a day die from DUI/DWI caused car accidents. It can lead to reckless actions and impaired decision making resulting in severe and even fatal collisions.

Write down and collect as much information as you can remember.

• You should write down all you can remember from the accident. The sooner the better...while your memory is fresh. Keep your notes together with any police reports, medical records or contacts you have up to this point. These will be needed during your consultation.

Find a Doctor and follow their instructions

• After the initial accident it is important to visit your doctor. Tell them everything that is bothering you. Follow their instructions. You should also request Doctor notes for times you needed to miss work. Adhere to any physical or mental therapy recommended. This will all be important when dealing with the insurance companies later.
  
  Read more about how to find the right doctor after a car accident here.

Consult an Attorney

• After an accident it is difficult to take on all the additional responsibilities involved to properly pursue a claim. Most people fail to obtain the maximum compensation from defendants and insurance companies. Auto-accident attorneys are experts obtaining the proper amount damages a plaintiff is owed.

Following these three steps ensures your case or settlement will be properly handled. How much your settlement is worth involves several factors. The causes and types are linked. When it comes to the primary concern over your health and wellbeing the type of crash has a great impact.

When seeking recovery, the cause of the crash has serious implications for the handling of your case and legal strategy.

Minor accidents with no injuries may not require an attorney. The following factors determine whether it worth it to hire an attorney after an auto accident:

Severity of the Accident and Injuries:   In cases where the accident resulted in serious injury, death, or significant property damage, you need legal representation. Your accident lawyer will handle the legal matters and can potentially significantly maximize the compensation you obtain. They will handle all communications and negotiations, so you can focus on recovery.

Legal Complexity:   It's a wise move to involve a lawyer when the circumstances of the accident involve multiple parties, commercial vehicles, or disputed liability. Legal expertise is crucial in such matters in order to obtain a successful outcome.

Settlement Offers:   In the case your being offered a woefully inadequate settlement offer what you went through, having an injury attorney willing and able to take your case to court is critical. You need a legal team willing to reject a pitiful settlement offer and fight to recover the true value of what you are owed, even if it means fighting a prolonged courtroom battle.

Peace of Mind:   Experienced legal representation for your accident injury case ensures your rights are protected throughout the legal process. Your auto accident lawyer should make the insurance claim process easy for you, and help you obtain the best possible outcome. However, our attorneys aren't going to take your case if they don't think they can help get you paid for what you went through and make it worth your while.

The decision to hire an attorney is an important one, and you should consider the potential fees against the total amount you could win in compensation. Use the free legal consultation to review your legal options and obtain a valuation what what your case might really be worth.

Car accident cases and settlement amounts are generally decided by three important factors. Severity of Injury, Fault, and Liability. The primary consideration for what your accident case is worth will be the severity of injuries sustained by the victim. Catastrophic injuries sustained in a collision will increase the compensation value sought in a legal claim. The more severe an injury sustained, usually corresponds with increased economic and non-economic damages available for recovery in a lawsuit. The value of your personal injury claim will be determined by the damages and the strength of your case. A strong case with serious injuries can increase what your case may be worth.

Determining Fault after a Car Accident

Determining cause (responsibility) will determine liability in most cases. Whoever is responsible for causing the accident is consisdered at-fault, and based on the negligence doctrine in the jurisdiction, it will determine what party is liable for compensation.

More than one person can share fault in accidents in states depending on the negligence doctrine used. This includes the injured. Understanding how fault is determined and it's implications is important.

Establishing who is at fault can determine how much financial recovery you may be entitled. In a “no-fault” Insurance State “at-fault” drivers may still liable for greater damages if negligence is present.

Proving that an At-fault driver was operating the vehicle in a reckless manner can expose them to greater liability in some cases.

After the accident is over and the fault, the existence of negligence and liability are determined, the damages you received will help determine your settlement amount. A valuation will be determined based on the full extent of economic and non-economic damages sustained.

Your legal counsel will negotiate with liable parties to ensure your settlement reflects a full and fair recovery for the total losses suffered.

Your attorney will attempt to quantify the sum of economic lossess sustained, as well as harder to quantify non-economic damages suffered. The total compensation consideration for what you went through will generally be reflected in any compensatory and punitive damages sought in the legal process.

Compensatory and Punitive.

• Compensatory damages attempt compensate the injured party for the harm done to them.
• Punitive damages are used to punish the defendant for wanton and malicious acts.

In vehicle accidents it is more likely compensatory damages are awarded. The types of compensatory claims are common and special.

Common damages are always present with any injury due to a car accident. The actual damages list is extensive. Your accident lawyer will make sure that you are aware of the legal damages that are available to you based on the facts of your accident. Once a case is won (jury verdict or judgment award) you are entitled under law to recover all damages judged owed.