Understanding Personal Injury Law

Understanding Personal Injury Law

Answers To A Few Common Legal Questions About Auto Accidents

Celina Nichols

There are few experiences that can be as stressful and dangerous as being involved in a serious car accident. Unfortunately, these accidents can result in serious injuries, medical bills and other expenses. For those who have suffered through this experience, it may be beneficial to learn the answers to a couple of questions that auto accident victims may want addressed.

What Should You Expect During Your Consultation With An Attorney?

Fortunately, many car accident attorneys offer free consultations to accident victims. When you are preparing for this consultation, you should plan to bring any documentation about the incident that you have. This can include photographs, accident reports, and medical records. The attorney will need to ask specific questions about the accident, and this information can help you to provide accurate answers. When you meet with an attorney, it is important for you to be completely honest about the facts surrounding the incident. Some individuals may withhold some facts about the incident, but the attorney needs to know the full extent of your actions so that they can provide you with sound advice.

Why Should You Refer Questions From The Insurance Company To Your Attorney?

It is common advice for individuals to avoid answering questions from the other driver's insurance company. While it may seem like this would be harmless, it can prove to be a grave mistake. This stems from the fact that these professionals may attempt to get you to admit responsibility for the accident by asking confusing or misleading questions.

If you make the mistake of answering these questions incorrectly, you may weaken the strength of your claim. For this reason, you should always refer any questions from the insurance to your attorney. These professionals will be able to carefully explain these questions to you so that you know how to respond to them.

How Long Will It Be Until Your Trial?

There are many accident victims who may feel some apprehension about the prospects of going through a trial, and as a result, they may want to get it over with as quickly as possible. However, it can be an extended period until a trial is held. This stems from the fact that your attorney will likely attempt to negotiate a settlement with the defense. Negotiated settlements can be an excellent way to avoid the expense and risks of going through a full trial.

In the event that a settlement is not reached with the defense, a trial will be necessary. However, preparing for a trial can take many weeks to months because the attorney will have to gather evidence to build a case. This may involve interviewing witnesses and experts as well as reviewing accident reports. Once this information is gathered, the attorney will need to consult the established case law that is applicable to your case.


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Understanding Personal Injury Law

About a year ago, I was left dealing with injuries sustained during a serious car accident. I was worried that I would never be the same, so I decided to start looking into ways to make things right. After thinking about the wreck, I realized that since it wasn't my fault, I shouldn't be left with all of the medical expenses. I decided that I needed to look into things a little further, and I decided to file a personal injury lawsuit. My lawyer helped me to come to grips with the extent of my injuries and helped me to make things right. This blog is all about understanding personal injury lawsuits.