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Auto Accidents

The moment every driver fears, a momentary lapse in attention, and suddenly a jarring impact. Vehicle debris flies and limbs flail, and in the aftermath a feeling of dread. Auto accidents are serious events. The consequences of which can be felt for years. If you have been involved in an auto accident, you should contact an attorney to help ensure that you are treated fairly by the other driver, the police, and your insurance company.

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Grossman Law Offices

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32 years in practice
Auto Accidents, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death
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Cada, Cada and Jewson

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50 years in practice
Auto Accidents, Business Law, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury
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Law Office of David S. Hagy, PLC

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16 years in practice
Auto Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death
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Bifferato Gentilotti LLC

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29 years in practice
Auto Accidents, Personal Injury, Premises Liability, Wrongful Death
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Victor P Valentino, JD, PC

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37 years in practice
Auto Accidents, Bankruptcy, Construction Injury, Personal Injury, Premises Liability
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Byler Iaquinto Law, P.C.

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41 years in practice
Criminal Defense, Divorce & Family Law, DUI Law, Personal Injury, Traffic Ticket
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Life-Changing Injuries in an Instant

During an auto accident, adrenaline can hide the true extent of your injuries. However, once the initial shock has subsided, you may find that you have suffered an injury. The most common injury types that arise from an auto accident include:

Arm and Leg Injuries

From bruises to breaks, these injuries can cause physical and financial pain as the medical expense of treatment may be compounded by a reduced ability to work.

Chest Injuries

A particularly severe category of auto accident injury, heavy impacts to the chest can interfere with the function of your heart, stomach, lungs, and ribs.

Head Injuries

The most devastating kind of injury, head injuries can impair your brain function, seriously jeopardizing your ability to live and work as you did prior to the accident.

Lacerations & Abrasions

Though common, these cuts and scrapes can contribute to other injuries and if not treated could lead to traumatic blood loss.

Soft Tissue Damage

While it may be easy to dismiss things like whiplash as a minor inconvenience, the damage to these ligaments, muscles, and tendons can become a permanent source of pain or stiffness.

All of these injuries only cover a single face of the damage that auto accidents can wreak. In addition to the physical injuries, there are also financial damages to consider.

An auto accident that requires medical attention or hospitalization will incur medical expenses. These charges can rapidly destabilize your family’s financial wellbeing and demolish the credit of those who were forced to incur them. Additionally, if the accident produced any lasting injuries, you may not be able to work. That may mean you will be replaced at your workplace, leaving you unemployed even as bills mount.

All of these harms can be mitigated by ensuring that you get the coverage and compensation that you deserve.

Helping You Find Justice

In the aftermath of an auto accident, the last thing anyone wants to do is attempt to plead and argue with the other driver or their insurance. That’s why, in the event of an auto accident, the best course of action is to find an experienced attorney who will advocate on your behalf.

An attorney can help you by investigating who was at fault in the accident, gathering witness statements and any reports, and helping to negotiate a fair settlement for medical expenses and vehicle damages from your insurance company. Additionally, if you have been the victim of a negligent driver, an attorney can help you sue for altered quality of life, pain & suffering, loss of income, or future income.

In order to achieve this best outcome, however, you will need an attorney who has the expertise and resources to take your case all the way. That’s why you should contact Attorney at Law. By partnering with AAL, you will be able to avoid slogging through the quagmire of unscrupulous lawyers looking to exploit your case.

At AAL we only partner with the best firms in your area, helping you find the best attorney for your case. Don’t wait, contact AAL today for a free no-obligation consultation and begin your journey to a better tomorrow today.

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Auto Accidents Frequently Asked Questions

1. What do I do after a car accident?

In the immediate aftermath of an auto accident, there are several crucial dos and don’ts. First, you should immediately take inventory of injury or damage to yourself, any passengers, and your vehicle. If possible, document these injuries with photographs or written records. If the other driver has not called 911, do so and request an officer to come to the scene. 

Do not interact with the other driver. Do not apologize or accept blame for the accident, this can come back to bite you if the officer subsequently finds you at fault for the accident. When the officer arrives on the scene, give him your version of the incident along with any evidence that you may have. If there are any witnesses, try to get their names and contact information for later testimony.

2. How much will my car insurance rate increase after an accident?

A number of factors will determine how a car accident impacts your insurance rates. If you were not at fault, or if there was no property damage as a result of the accident, you may not even suffer a rate increase. However, if you were at fault for the accident or the accident caused significant property damage, then your insurance rate will rise significantly.

The nationwide average rate increase for an at-fault accident with property damage is approximately 45%. Depending on the state and the insurance provider this amount can change. More forgiving providers may only increase the rate by 21% while more stringent providers can increase rates by as much as 73%. These increases can severely impact your financial stability.

3. How long after an accident can I seek injury compensation?

After an auto accident, there are many issues that need to be resolved. If your car was seriously damaged, you will need to find alternative transportation. If you were injured, you will need medical attention. Lawmakers foresaw these issues and have crafted auto accident injury laws to accommodate for recovery time.

The statute of limitations is a time period that determines how long after a wrong a lawsuit may be filed to seek damages. On average, the statute of limitations is one to two years. However, if you accept a settlement or an insurance payout, you may inadvertently forego your right to file a lawsuit.

4. How long does a motor vehicle accident settlement take?

There is no one-size answer for how long an auto accident takes to settle. In general, personal injury claims such as car accidents can take up to three years or more to resolve from the time of injury. This timeline can be shorter for settlements since a settlement can come at any time before a case is resolved.

Some factors that influence the amount of time a case takes to settle or resolve include:

  • Whether the facts of the case are in dispute
  • Whether either party is willing to compromise
  • Whether either party wants to appeal the decision

If parties are unwilling to accept the outcome of a case and try to appeal the verdict, then the process of resolving the case can be extended by months or even years.

5. Should I get a police report for an accident?

Yes. The police report is one of the most important documents that is used by the courts and insurance companies to determine liability, fault, and damage at the scene. By obtaining a copy of the police report, you are giving yourself the opportunity to examine the official version of events that you will have to push back against if you are unfairly assigned fault for an auto accident.

In order to ensure that you have all available information from the officer on the scene be sure to take down the responding officer’s name, badge number, and police report number. With the incident report number, you can request a copy of the report from the law enforcement division’s traffic department.

6. How do I get the best possible compensation after an auto accident?

If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident and are seeking compensation for your injuries, you will need an auto accident attorney. An experienced auto accident attorney can leverage their experience, legal expertise, and expert witnesses to get you the best possible outcome for your case. The best place to find an auto accident attorney is Attorney at Law.

At AAL our nationwide network of attorneys and law firms allows us to match you with the best auto accident attorney in your area. Our attorneys have the experience, legal expertise, and expert testimony to help you explore your options and get you the outcome you deserve. In addition to legal expertise, our attorneys also excel in client care. Our firms ensure that their clients are cared for and questions are answered.

Don’t wait. Contact AAL today for a complimentary consultation and begin your journey to justice.

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