How Can a Lawyer Help You After a Car Accident?

If you have been involved in a car accident in North Carolina, you may be understandably worried about your future and how you will pay your medical expenses. You have probably had to take time off work to recover from your injuries and may not be making an income. You may be wondering if you should speak to an attorney but are concerned about how much the legal bill would cost.

At Arnold & Smith, PLLC, we do not charge victims of personal injury accidents, including car accidents; we recover compensation for them through an insurance settlement or a personal injury lawsuit. The sooner you speak to an attorney, the sooner your attorney can begin gathering evidence and building an effective legal strategy on your behalf. We will carefully review the specifics of your car accident and help you understand your legal options and the value of your claim.

Our law firm has the resources and experience needed to determine the full value of your damages in the future, including medical expenses, property damage, time off of work, and other expenses. With the assistance of an attorney, you will improve the likelihood of maximizing your compensation claim. It is also less likely that you will be pressured into settling for an amount that is not fair and does not provide you with all of the medical treatment and other compensation you need going forward.

An experienced attorney will carefully investigate the factors that led to a serious car accident. At the same time, the cause of the accident may seem clear at the time, but multiple contributing factors could exist, such as poor road conditions, driver distraction, lack of proper signage, or malfunctioning vehicles or parts of vehicles. At Arnold & Smith, PLLC, we work with accident reconstruction specialists who will evaluate all the evidence and determine the cause of the accident.

An attorney will work with accident reconstruction specialists and other experts to identify all of the parties who may be partially or fully responsible for the accident that caused your injuries. We will identify a strategy for recovering the most compensation possible. For example, if you were injured by a truck driver falling asleep at the wheel, the truck driver is at fault for your injury. You have a right to pursue compensation from the truck driver personally, but they may need more assets to cover your expenses. It may make more sense for you to pursue a claim against the truck driver's employer. Employers generally carry higher-value commercial insurance policies, and the business may have more assets.

Similarly, suppose a vehicle malfunctioned and caused the brakes to fail or a tire to blow out prematurely. In that case, you may have a claim against the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer for the defective part. We will work thoroughly but quickly to identify all the at-fault parties and begin pursuing compensation on your behalf.

An attorney can negotiate with the insurance company adjusters while you focus on recovering from your injuries. If you have been injured in a car accident, it is unusual for insurance adjusters to begin contacting you days or even hours after the accident. They may try to pressure you into accepting a settlement offer that is not fair. The sooner they can close the case and save money, the better for their bottom line.

Car accident victims represented by attorneys are more likely to obtain larger settlements because their attorneys negotiate and hold the insurance company accountable. At Arnold & Smith, PLLC, we have a proven track record of securing substantial client settlements. Remember that any information you provide to the insurance adjuster can be used against you to deny your claim or reduce your settlement amount.

Being involved in a car accident is stressful enough, but it is incredibly stressful when debt collectors and hospitals begin harassing you about unpaid Medical bills. When you hire an attorney, your attorney can begin dealing with the hospital or debt collectors directly. They can inform them of a pending claim and work to end the harassment. They can also negotiate with hospitals and other debt collectors to try to lower the amount on the bills.

If you have been injured in a car accident in Charlotte, North Carolina, you will benefit from speaking to an attorney as soon as possible. Don't hesitate to contact Arnold & Smith, PLLC, to schedule a free case evaluation. Early legal consultation can be a proactive step towards securing your rights and maximizing your compensation.