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(877) 880-4090Every day, there are thousands of car accidents in the U.S., ranging from minor fender benders with no injuries to multiple-vehicle collisions with fatalities. In the aftermath of a car crash, you may wonder what you need to do. You’ll likely want to find out if you need to hire an attorney.
You can handle insurance claims alone, without legal representation. However, hiring a car accident lawyer is beneficial in most instances. When should you hire a car accident attorney? Let’s find out.
Not every car accident claim needs a lawyer’s assistance. You might be able to handle straightforward claims independently in some cases, such as:
Even if you think your claim should be simple, you can still contact a car accident lawyer to get their opinion. Many firms, including Fielding Law, offer free case evaluations. We will assess the facts you provide and give our honest opinion about whether hiring us to represent you is warranted. Some claims have complications you might not be aware of.
Many accident victims need assistance with filing their insurance claims. Some situations that indicate you would benefit from hiring an attorney include the following:
Claims for any of these situations are potentially complicated. You’ll need in-depth knowledge of applicable laws, procedures, and insurance regulations. You also must be able to negotiate skillfully. Are you prepared to jump through the required hoops to seek acceptable compensation for your damages alone?
That question can have another meaning: how soon should you hire a lawyer after a car accident? We highly recommend contacting Fielding Law immediately. We can provide crucial advice and begin searching for evidence to build your case while it’s easier to find. We’ll also ensure that we file paperwork before the applicable statutes of limitations expire.
When you hire Fielding Law, we do several things for you that you’d have to do on your own otherwise. We will:
Every client receives those benefits. We’ll tell you how we can assist in those specific situations we mentioned earlier.
If you sustained severe injuries in a car accident, you need to focus on your recovery efforts. Stress isn’t good when you’re trying to get better, and car accident claims can become very stressful.
Your injuries may require long-term medical treatments. If someone else’s negligence caused your accident and injuries, you deserve them to pay for all of your treatments, not only the ones you’re currently undergoing.
Do you know how to calculate the costs of future medical treatments accurately? Fielding Law does.
Long-term medical treatments often mean that you won’t be able to work during your recovery. You’ll likely lose a significant amount of income. Did you know you can seek compensation for lost future wages?
You may miss even more time from work due to keeping various appointments related to your insurance claim. You can also obtain compensation for the wages you lose for qualifying appointments.
Unfortunately, many insurance companies don’t want to pay a reasonable amount for your damages. They often use underhanded tactics to trick you into accepting low settlement offers. Are you aware that you lose your right to seek further compensation once you accept an offer? Many people receive substantially more compensation for their damages when they hire a car accident attorney.
You have the right to negotiate a reasonable settlement offer. These negotiations take skill, experience, and intimate knowledge of your rights. The car accident attorneys at Fielding Law are knowledgeable, skilled negotiators.
At times, filing a personal injury lawsuit is necessary. You’ll need to follow guidelines and procedures within permitted timeframes. A Fielding Law auto accident lawyer can handle your lawsuit competently.
A single commercial vehicle involved in an accident may have multiple liable parties, including:
Fielding Law uses our resources and investigators to determine who is at fault for causing your accident.
Government agencies can contribute to causing car accidents. Examples include:
Insurance claims and lawsuits against government agencies have many layers of complexity. You must follow strict guidelines and protocols and file your claim appropriately within differing statutes of limitations. Many claims are denied, and you’ll need to know how to proceed if that happens to you. Fortunately, Fielding Law can navigate these complex claims on your behalf.
Although each state requires licensed drivers to obtain auto insurance, some people’s policies don’t meet the minimum requirements. Other people don’t have car insurance at all. If these drivers cause a crash, they don’t have an insurance company to pay for your damages.
You’ll likely need to file a personal injury lawsuit to recover compensation for your damages.
Opposing insurance companies might not be willing to pay complete repair or replacement costs for your vehicle or other personal items damaged by a car crash. Your attorney will ensure that you receive adequate compensation.
When more than one or two people contribute to causing a car crash, the resulting insurance claims are automatically more complex. If five cars are involved in a wreck, five drivers and five insurance companies will likely point fingers at the other four parties, trying to place blame anywhere but on themselves.
Unless one person is clearly to blame, your car accident lawyer will conduct a detailed investigation. All five drivers may share a percentage of fault, but responsibility must be assigned correctly. Your degree of fault reduces the compensation you can receive by that same percentage.
When you hire a car accident lawyer, you want results. Fielding Law has won thousands of cases, winning over $60 million for our clients. We’ve also earned a five-star rating. We believe in providing our clients with personal attention, direct access to their attorney, and competent legal representation backed by our knowledge and experience. We focus on personal injury law, and we know how to handle your case.
Request your free case evaluation 24/7. Call us at (877) 880-4090, complete our contact request form, or use live chat. You won’t owe us any fees until we win compensation for you, so you have nothing to lose and a lot to gain.