Motor Vehicle Accident FAQ

Motor vehicle accidents occur very often so in thisto talk to your lawyer before you present the
article we will compile a small FAQ on the main lawevidence to the insurance company, there is a
related question that most people ask after anpossibility 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 gatheringvehicle accidents. There are multiple types of personal
the evidence. It is important that you make a wholeinjury 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 getis possible that he is experienced in dealing with
the clear picture for your lawyer. What happened, whocompensations 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 ofthe personal injury lawyers work on a contingent fee, it
the guilt. The whole law related stuff will be negotiatedmeans that they will get a part of the money that you
between lawyers, so do not try to be an honest goodreceive as a compensation.
guy, be more practical. Also do not try to negotiateShould 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 iscourse you need to make a claim, but be sure that
to call the police. If everyone is okay you need to callyou have good evidence and arguments.
your lawyer, police, relatives and the insuranceWhat can I expect if I make a claim?
company. It depends on you in what order you callIt depends on the situation. If the accident is not your
them, but it is better to contact your lawyer beforefault 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 yousettlement. If the situation is complicated and you have
have collected all the needed information about thea part of the fault it will be better to ask you lawyer.
accident. Remember that the insurance company isHe will describe the possibilities basing on his
always trying to protect its funds, so they are willing toexperience.
find as many guilty people as possible. Also you need