When you are injured in a car accident, we can help
It is hard to know what to do after an accident. There are many steps that should be taken quickly after an accident to preserve evidence, It may be tempting to resolve a claim quickly with the at-fault party’s insurance company. However, the at-fault party’s insurance company does not have your best interest in mind. You may not know for days, weeks, or months how seriously you were injured. You also may not be aware of different claims you may have.
what immediate steps To tAKE foLLOWING AN aCCIDENT?
Accidents are fortunately not a common occurrence in a person’s life. After the shock of an accident, it may be hard to know what to do during a stressful time. Following an accident, call the appropriate first responders. it is important to take down the contact information of any witnesses in the event witnesses leave before first responders arrive. Be sure to remain at the scene and exchange insurance information. If you and your vehicles are in a safe position, take photographs of the scene as well as the damage to the vehicles. After a police officer arrives and takes your statement, obtain an incident report number. Contact your insurance company and report that you have been involved in an accident.
cost of an attorney
If you retain our firm for your personal injuries, you will not be required to pay a retainer fee. Instead, we work for a contingency fee. This means that you will not owe anything unless and until we recover a settlement or obtain a verdict. Should you receive compensation for your injuries, our fee consists of a percentage of the settlement or verdict. If we are unable to recover, you will not owe our firm anything.
Claims Process
Our firm can help guide your through the claims process while you focus on your recovery. Once our firm is retained we will work to preserve evidence, order the accident report, and order your appropriate records. Our firm will communicate with the insurance company on your behalf and advocate for your rights. Should a claim not be resolved, our firm will litigate your claim in the appropriate court.