| Motor vehicle accidents occur very often so in this | | | | to talk to your lawyer before you present the |
| article we will compile a small FAQ on the main law | | | | evidence to the insurance company, there is a |
| related question that most people ask after an | | | | possibility that they will present some things in a |
| accident. | | | | twisted way. |
| What should I do after the accident? | | | | What lawyer should I choose? |
| Make sure that you and the other victims are okay. | | | | A personal injury lawyer with experience in motor |
| Talk to the other driver or drivers and start gathering | | | | vehicle accidents. There are multiple types of personal |
| the evidence. It is important that you make a whole | | | | injury cases and thousands of personal injury lawyers. |
| picture before the police or the insurance agents arrive. | | | | Don’t contact just the first personal injury lawyer, it |
| It is possible that there will be a lawsuit, so try to get | | | | is possible that he is experienced in dealing with |
| the clear picture for your lawyer. What happened, who | | | | compensations for emotional damage and not handling |
| is guilty, damages, etc. The most important thing is – | | | | motor vehicle accidents. As for the payment most of |
| don’t make any statements or even take part of | | | | the personal injury lawyers work on a contingent fee, it |
| the guilt. The whole law related stuff will be negotiated | | | | means that they will get a part of the money that you |
| between lawyers, so do not try to be an honest good | | | | receive as a compensation. |
| guy, be more practical. Also do not try to negotiate | | | | Should I make a claim? |
| any compensation if you are injured. | | | | In most cases yes, but it is better to consult your |
| Who should I call first? | | | | lawyer. If most of the guilt lies on the other drivers of |
| If someone is injured, the first thing you need to do is | | | | course you need to make a claim, but be sure that |
| to call the police. If everyone is okay you need to call | | | | you have good evidence and arguments. |
| your lawyer, police, relatives and the insurance | | | | What can I expect if I make a claim? |
| company. It depends on you in what order you call | | | | It depends on the situation. If the accident is not your |
| them, but it is better to contact your lawyer before | | | | fault and the other side is clearly guilty most probably |
| you contact the insurance company. | | | | there will be a settlement. Most motor vehicle |
| What about the insurance company? | | | | accidents are solved without trial by a negotiated |
| It is better to contact the insurance company after you | | | | settlement. If the situation is complicated and you have |
| have collected all the needed information about the | | | | a part of the fault it will be better to ask you lawyer. |
| accident. Remember that the insurance company is | | | | He will describe the possibilities basing on his |
| always trying to protect its funds, so they are willing to | | | | experience. |
| find as many guilty people as possible. Also you need | | | | |