Questions You May Have For An Attorney After An Auto Accident
Posted on: 11 December 2020
Regardless of whether you have been in an auto accident before, you may not be truly familiar with what you need to do if you are in one again. You likely have several questions, including how you should deal with the car insurance company and what you should do if you believe you may have been partially at fault for the accident. Your questions can be answered by hiring a legal professional. In the meantime, however, you can find the answers to some of the more commonly asked questions that people have after a collision, but this doesn't mean you cannot still ask these questions to an attorney.
What Do You Do Immediately Following an Accident?
Following an accident, the most important thing for you to do is get medical attention if you believe you are seriously injured. Contact the police to report the collision. If possible, take photos of the injuries you sustained and the accident scene. You should also try to get the contact information for any eyewitnesses at the scene.
How Much Monetary Compensation Should Be Expected?
The exact value of your auto accident claim will depend on an assortment of factors, including who is determined to be at fault for the crash, the severity of the injuries your sustained, whether or not your injuries resulted in time off of work, whether or not you suffered emotional and/or psychological damages, and more.
What Happens When You Are Partly Responsible for the Crash?
There are some instances when those involved in accidents believe they may have contributed in some way to the auto accident, and as a result, they may try to apologize to the other motorist. This is a big no-no. When you apologize to the other driver, this can be seen as an admission of guilt by insurance companies and your apology can be used against you at a later time.
If you believe you may be somewhat to blame for the accident, let your attorney know. Do not inform the other driver or the insurance company. Anything that you tell your attorney falls under attorney-client privilege, which means that it is confidential. If you are found to be partially responsible for the accident, it is still possible to receive compensation, depending on the laws in your state. If this is the case, your award may be reduced.
You likely have many more questions than the ones listed above. You should make a list of any questions that you have and take them with you to a consultation with a car accident lawyer.
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