When Is It Time for a Car Accident Attorney: 4 Key Scenarios (with Examples)

When Is It Time to Hire a Car Accident Attorney?

Have you been involved in a car accident and aren't sure what to do next?

A bad crash is a terrifying experience filled with pain, confusion, and fear that can leave victims feeling paralyzed.

Coming to grips with the emotiona trauma, physical injuries, and legal challenges can be a lot, for anyone to face.

The need to hire an experienced car accident lawyer is obvious after a devastating collision.

 

What about accidents that aren't as severe?

What if was clearly not your fault?

When does a traffic accident cross the threshold to where you need to find a good lawyer?

Typically, if you got hurt you should seek representation.

The bigger the injuries, the bigger the insurance, the more you need an attorney.

Not all accidents involve dramatic crashes and ambulance rides, but even victims of seemingly minor collisions can benefit from skilled legal representation when it makes financial sense.

Contact Lawsuit Legal to discuss your accident case now.

Review the extent of your injuries, vehicle damage, and facts to determine whether or not it makes sense to hire a lawyer.

 

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4 Key Scenarios When You Should Consider Hiring a Car Accident Attorney

Not every fender bender requires legal representation, but certain situations warrant professional help. Let's examine four specific scenarios when hiring an attorney becomes crucial:

Scenario 1: Serious Injuries or Fatalities

When an accident results in significant injuries requiring extensive medical treatment, hospitalization, or long-term care, you should consult with an attorney immediately. Serious injuries might include:

• Traumatic brain injuries
• Spinal cord damage
• Severe fractures
• Injuries requiring surgery
• Permanent disabilities
• Wrongful death

Why?

These cases involve substantial damages.

The losses suffered by victims for medical expenses, rehabilitation costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and potentially lifetime care can be staggering.

Insurance companies fight tooth-and-nail to avoid paying high-value claims. They regularly undervalue claims by as much as 60%.

Experienced legal representation is essential to recover fair compensation and maximize payouts.

Scenario 2: Injuries Requiring Medical Treatment

Even after minor collisions, if someone gets hurt, it's recommended you speak with an car accident attorney. In most cases the cost-benefit analysis makes sense as long as there is significant property damage or accident-related medical care. Experienced legal representation will help establish the other party's negligence and ensure you receive fair compensation. At Lawsuit Legal our attorneys have deep experience handling a variety of accident claims arising from:

• Rear-End Collisions
• T-Bone (Side-Impact) Accidents
• Head-On Collisions
• Sideswipe Accidents
• Single-Vehicle Accidents
• Multi-Vehicle Accidents

Your attorney can handle all the paperwork of filing an insurance claim and all the legal considerations leaving you free to focus on your health. Having someone skilled advocating for your interests levels the playing field, regardless of accident severity.

Scenario 3: Insurance Company Tactics

Have you received a lowball settlement offer? Is the insurance company delaying your claim or denying it altogether? Insurance adjusters are trained to minimize payouts and protect their company's bottom line - not to ensure you receive fair compensation.

A substantial number of our car accident clients come to us for help after working with their insurers only to feel they aren't being treated fairly.

Red flags indicating you need an attorney include:

• Low-ball settlement offers that don't cover your expenses
• Pressure to accept an fast settlement offer before your injuries are fully understood
• Insurers fishing for recorded statements that could be used against you
• Delay tactics in responding to your claim
• Denials despite clear liability

The insurance companies have a variety of tactics they use to underpay what you may be entitled. If you are dealing with just a property damage claim after a collision, it's generally a simple matter and you don't need a lawyer. If you've were hurt there is typically enough value that the insurers won't play fair. The accident attorneys at Lawsuit Legal will ensure your claims are taken seriously and put an end to the bullying from the insurance companies.

Scenario 4: Factual Disputes & Complex Liability

Not every collision is a straightforward matter of at-fault driver hits victim where everyone agrees on what happened. At Lawsuit Legal we've encountered thousands of scenarios over the years related to us from car accident victims across the country. Some accidents involve complicated legal questions or unusual circumstances that require specialized knowledge:

• Accidents involving government vehicles or public transportation
• Crashes caused by defective auto parts or dangerous road conditions
• Large truck accidents, rideshare accidents, or commercial vehicles with specialized insurance policies
• Accidents with uninsured or underinsured motorists
• Hit-and-Runs
• Multi-Vehicle Chain-Reaction Crashes
• Accidents involving borrowed, shared vehicles, or stolen vehicles
• Post-collision secondary crashes liability with complex causation chains

Our legal team has seen it all. In some cases the facts aren't clear as to what exactly happened, who was at fault, and what caused the crash. In some accidents the insurers dispute injury claims, try to shift blame to avoid liability:

• The other driver disputes fault
• Evidence at the scene is inconclusive
• Insurers dispute the severity of your injuries or their impact
• Cases involving whiplash and other injuries that are difficult to to prove
• Claims of pre-existing conditions from insurers
• They argue you share responsibility or were negligent
• The insurance company's settlement offer falls woefully short of a fair valuation

At Lawsuit Legal our mission is simple. Level the playing field for injury victims and fight for maximum compensation. If you don't feel like you are getting a fair shake with the insurers, it's because you aren't. Consulting with a skilled accident attorney gives you the best chance at securing the outcome you deserve.

The Major Auto Insurance Companies Aren't On Your Side After an Accident

Without legal representation, you're navigating a deliberately complex system designed to take advantage of your ignorance of the law.

When you're injured, the insurance company activates a team of adjusters, investigators, and attorneys working aggressively to minimize your claim.

They do this knowing after injury you are still reeling from the pain, medical appointments, missed work, and other accident-related challenges.

The moment you file a claim they are calculating exactly how little they can pay you without facing a lawsuit.

Accident victims with attorneys typically receive settlements 3.5 times larger than those without, even after legal fees are paid.

After an accident, the insurers aren't calling to help.

Good legal representation advocates for your bottom line, your wellbeing, and will ensure you don't accept less than you deserve.

A good car accident lawyer will tell you up front if it doesn't make sense to hire an attorney.

If the award-winning personal injury attorneys at Lawsuit Legal take your case, it's on a contingency fee basis - meaning you don't pay anything until you we win. We have a proven record standing up to big insurance companies after a car crash.

When the dust settles after a bad accident, we want to see you get paid as much as possible.