Vehicular accidents are events that all drivers dread to happen no matter how careful they are and drive defensively. When you are involved in this kind of accident because of another driver’s negligence, you have to ensure you can get all the compensation for the damage. This may cover your medical bills, the income you will lose as you are unable to work, and the recovery period because of the personal injury.
As much as you want to get through this as quickly as possible, an auto accident may be a long and arduous process and you need to get help from the best auto accident lawyers. There are cases where amicable settlements from both parties are not achieved so you should be prepared to go through the process.
But what will the process be? How to make sure you’ll get the appropriate settlement for someone’s negligence?
DOCUMENTS FOR YOUR CLAIM
Ensure you have all the documents ready and completed to support your claim. The insurance adjuster will review all the evidence to process the claim and best to have them available once they ask for it.
1. Photos of the accident scene with your car and the other driver’s car.
2. Official police report of the accident.
3. Testimonies of the witnesses.
4. Medical records (diagnosis, findings, receipts from the hospital and pharmacy) resulting from the accident.
5. Statement from the other driver.
6. Place where the accident took place.
EXPERTS IN CAR ACCIDENTS
If the case goes to court, experts that support your claim will be needed. Their experience and knowledge will play a major role in the proceedings.
- Your Doctor to learn about more of your injuries, intervention, and prognosis
- An Engineer
- Reconstruction Specialist who may recreate how the accident occurred
Insurance Policies Review
Many people don’t read what’s written in insurance coverages, including the fine print that everyone ignores. All these will matter in your claims and auto accident injury lawyers are the best people who can assist you and ensure that everything will be reviewed and covered.
There may be technical terms and jargon which may cause confusion or misunderstanding. Also, you will be advised if the settlement offered is just and fair or if there is more that you should be getting. They will negotiate for you and will fight with your best interest in mind. In case it escalates to a lawsuit, you have everything covered from the beginning.
PRE-LAWSUIT SETTLEMENT
It will be awesome if you and the negligent driver settle this out of court. This means that during discussions and negotiations, both parties agree on an amicable settlement.
However, you don’t have to wait for a case to be filed. Auto accident lawyers will represent you in all communication and guide and update you on the status and development of the case.
FILING A LAWSUIT
In case no settlement was achieved, the next step is to file a lawsuit. These cases may be settled without a hearing. Your lawyer will work on the strategy to go about it and will negotiate with the insurance provider of the negligent driver.
COURT PROCEEDINGS
If all negotiations fail, your lawyer will advise you to present the case in court. You may need to appear in these proceedings with a lawyer. They will prepare you and set expectations on how your case will be presented. All other documents will be prepared for you by the firm, evidence will be presented, and witnesses/experts may be called to a stand.
Continuous communication and negotiation even if the court hearing started. This is a good scenario, as all parties would like to lessen expenses, as it will be more costly to do so in court.
HIRE KARNS & KARNS AND GET THE HELP YOU NEED NOW
Remember, you are the aggrieved party, and you need to secure everything that you can by having the best lawyer to help and assist you. Being involved in a car crash does not only impact you economically. The physical injury, emotional and mental pain, and suffering and your inability to do the things that you usually do and would want to do will take a toll on the victim and family. Your time is precious, and you cannot let this be stolen from you. Call Karns & Karns Injury & Accident Attorneys now at 877-557-4221, and they will take care of you.
