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When You Should Hire a Lawyer After a Car Wreck

When You Should Hire a Lawyer After a Car Wreck
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By: Alex Hamilton

Even a minor fender bender can feel overwhelming and confusing. Do you need to go through your insurance company to get compensation? Who bears liability for the accident? Not every wreck requires the support of an attorney. However, there are several times you should contact a lawyer after a car accident.

1. You Suffered Any Type of Injury

If you suffered any type of injury in your car accident, you might consider a personal injury lawyer to help you understand your options, your next steps, and the compensation you can recover for your losses. A car accident lawyer can help you assess all of the damages you suffered and how you can recover compensation for your losses.

2. You’re Struggling to Show Who Caused the Accident

You know that the other driver caused the accident. Unfortunately, you’re struggling to get the insurance company to acknowledge it. If you end up liable for even part of the accident, it can substantially reduce the compensation you can ultimately recover. A car accident lawyer can collect the evidence you need to establish who caused the accident and showcase that evidence as part of your comprehensive claim.

3. You Get a Low Settlement Offer

Many insurance companies will give you a low settlement offer soon after your accident: one that completely fails to take into account the full extent of the damages you suffered and what losses they caused in your life. If you accept a low settlement offer, you’ll end up on your own, without much-needed money that could cover the financial issues associated with your accident. A personal injury lawyer can help ensure you understand and calculate all financial losses from the accident, then go to bat for you with the insurance company.

4. The Insurance Company Denies Your Claim

Receiving a claim denial after an accident you know was caused by the other driver’s negligence can feel incredibly depressing. What if you cannot recover fair compensation for your losses? There are many reasons your claim may have been denied, including failure to provide all relevant information, trying to claim compensation under the wrong insurance policy, or the insurance company trying to avoid its obligation to you. An experienced car accident lawyer can go to bat on your behalf, increasing the odds of claim approval as you appeal the claim.

5. You Have Questions About Your Rights

You do not have to have devastating car accident injuries or find yourself working with an insurance company that refuses to acknowledge all the injuries you suffered to consult an attorney about your car accident claim. A lawyer can answer any questions you have about what to do next after a car accident. You’ll start with a free consultation with no obligation to work further with the attorney.

Do you need a lawyer’s assistance after your wreck? If you find yourself dealing with these common issues, don’t let the insurance company walk all over you. Consider consulting a lawyer if you face these situations.​​

Disclaimer: “The content in this article is provided for general knowledge. It does not constitute legal advice, and readers should seek advice from qualified legal professionals regarding particular cases or situations.”

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