Auto Accidents
What Are Your Rights as an Accident Victim?
Your life has been turned upside-down by someone else’s carelessness and you have rights as the victim! But you may not know what those rights are. We have put together a list of answers to questions that car accident victims frequently ask us, such as… .
Should I Talk to the Other Driver’s Insurance Company?
I Can’t Work! Now What?
What is the Difference Between Economic Damages and Non-Economic Damages
Do I Need an Attorney?
Immediately After Your Accident: Important Things to Know
I am very sorry that you have been in at a car accident or truck accident. Very few things in life are as disruptive and confusing as vehicle accidents because there are so many things that you need to take care of immediately afterward… in addition to healing from your injuries. I have found that many people make decisions in the hours and days after their car or truck accident that cause irreparable harm to their long-term health or to their ability to secure the funds they need to cover their losses.
Don’t Give the Hospital the Other Driver’s Auto Insurance
Hospitals can’t do anything with the other driver’s insurance information. Worse, when you give them the other driver’s insurance card, they immediately know that there’s going to be a legal case and they may put a lien on your case, meaning they want a cut from your settlement!
Don’t Use Social Media
Imagine this: You’re the victim of an awful car accident. The other driver is clearly at fault and, depending on your injuries and medical needs, you may be owed hundreds of thousands of dollars. But one day, you’re finally having a good day after the accident, and you take a picture of yourself and you post it on Facebook. You were in tremendous back pain the entire hike but felt so proud of yourself that you just had to share the image with your friends. But that single image could mean that you say “bye-bye” to hundreds of thousands of dollars. The other driver’s insurance company will use that post against you. Stay off social media after your accident
Don’t Talk to the Other Driver’s Insurance Company
You need to think of the other driver’s insurance company as an adversary. They are looking to protect their interests and, therefore, they will be looking for ways to get out of their responsibility to cover your costs
THINGS TO NOT DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
Car accidents are terrible experiences and can happen to anyone. However, doing the wrong thing after an accident can make a bad situation even worse. Making the wrong decision after an accident can be the difference between getting the compensation you deserve and having to pay for the damage caused by someone else.
LEAVE THE SCENE
If you are involved in an accident, stop your vehicle. If possible, pull your vehicle to the side of the road to avoid further collisions. You are required to move your vehicle off the road under the same law that requires you to stop after a crash.
NOT CALL 911
Some people assume that 911 only needs to be called if someone has been hurt in the accident. That is not true. You should always call 911 after being involved in an accident.
FORGET TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION
After an accident it is common to feel disoriented and forget what to do. However, you must remember to exchange insurance information, including the name of the insurance company and policy numbers. Accidents are handled through insurance companies. Most people do not have the money to compensate you for the damage done in an accident. However, if you are in an accident with someone who is obeying the law, they will have insurance.
UNDERESTIMATE YOUR INJURIES
It is possible to feel minimal pain after an accident. However, as time passes, and the adrenaline wears off, what were mistakenly thought to be minor injuries, can turn into serious injuries. Because that is true, it is important to seek medical attention after an accident even if you only feel that your injuries are minor. Your doctor can prescribe you medications for your pain, which can help ease the amount of pain you will feel in the days following the accident, when the pain is often at its worse. Also, your doctor can help document your injuries, which will be important for your case. Common car accident injuries include sprains/strains, broken bones, spine injuries, and brain injuries.
What To Keep In Your Car for Accidents
recommend tucking all of these items in a bag and stashing it in your back seat; the smallest items can even fit in your glove box! Why not the trunk? In a matter of seconds, can you reach the trunk from the inside of your car? Keep items close at hand to assure you can grab them when needed. These things can either save your life, or make the trauma and immediate aftermath of a major car accident a lot easier and safer.
The ResqHammer
What Is It: A small hammer-like object that breaks your windows and windshield. There are numerous reasons you’d need to smash the windows in order to escape your car. A violent car accident could, for example,
render your door useless;
push you into a body of water;
set your car on fire; or
wedge your vehicle between objects.
A Smittybilt Recovery Strap
What Is It: A hardcore tow strap that can help get your car, and you, out of a number of sticky situations. If your vehicle has been pushed off the road — maybe it’s stuck in a ditch, sand, dirt, a shallow body of water or even snow — you’ll need help getting it back on track
Military Grade Poncho Liner Blanket
What Is It: A waterproof, double-lined poncho blanket that traps heat and keeps cold out, invented by the U.S. military during the war. This. Blanket. Will. Save. Lives. You may be a soccer mom or suburban dad, but deep inside you’ll be G.I Jane or Rambo with this wicked amazing blanket/pillow/shelter/hammock/seat cushion/mattress. Still not getting the picture? It’s winter. Your car gets up close and personal with a deer and skids off the road into a tree. You don’t have a cell phone on you, and your kid is crying in the back. It could be hours before help comes, and it’s cold (no, really cold) out. Your Woobie (that’s what they call it) will keep you and your baby warm and comfortable till help comes.
First Aid Kit
What Is It: All your first aid essentials in one handy, portable kit. Do you really need us to tell you why you need one of these things? Just get one. Stick it in the trunk. It’s the right thing to do
CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY
Experienced Accident Attorney Here For You
Nothing is as jarring to your peace of mind as the sound of your car colliding with someone else’s vehicle, except perhaps the aftermath of the accident itself. When you’ve been in a car accident, a million thoughts may run through your head: the other party was at fault, your car is broken or destroyed entirely, there’s medical bills to contend with now, what steps should you take next? We know your focus is, and should be, on getting your life back in order after an auto accident, which is why our Las Vegas auto accident attorney firm is ready to step up and take care of the rest of the details.
No one wants to be the victim of an automobile accident, but once it happens to you the best thing to do is to fight for what you deserve. If you have been injured in a car accident, you need to protect your health and your rights by getting an accident attorney as soon as possible. Even if your injuries do not seem serious, your condition may not be adequately diagnosed and could grow worse. For instance, you may have suffered a traumatic brain injury, which may not hurt at all directly after the accident, but can grow gradually worse over time without the proper diagnosis and treatment.
We Are Invested
When you work with an experienced car accident lawyer, you have a significantly higher likelihood that you will recover financial compensation from the liable parties and insurance companies for the injuries you have suffered and the property damage that you have sustained because of your accident. Working with an attorney allows you to focus on what is important — making your best possible recovery so that you can get your life back on track after your automobile accident
Injury Law is committed to treating you like family and helping you obtain maximum compensation for your medical needs, lost wages, property damage, and future surgical or rehabilitation needs after a serious automobile accident
No one should have to fight with their insurance company, or with the parties who are responsible for causing the accident, on their own. Insurance companies have piles of resources available to them to fight your claim and will do whatever it takes to save themselves money. It is always best to have a skilled and experienced automobile accident lawyer by your side to help you through this tough legal battle. Injured accident victims deserve to be compensated for their injuries
CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS WHO WORK FOR YOU
Get the Law Firm That Protects Your Rights
Nobody expects to get into a car accident. But when it happens, it can affect your life in many ways. Your accident can affect you physically, mentally, emotionally and financially. Many people aren’t sure what to do next. An experienced car accident lawyer can help you sort things out and recover damages (financial compensation)
There are many different types of car accidents. Each one can leave you with serious injuries. No matter what type of accident you were involved in, we will fight for your rights.
You could be hurt in any type of crash. Car accidents can cause head and neck injuries, back injuries, internal injuries and broken bones. It can take months or even years to recover from an injury sustained in a car accident. Some injuries can cause permanent damage. No matter how you were hurt, you will be faced with medical expenses.
Establishing negligence is an important part of a successful claim. attorneys know how to build a strong case. conduct own investigation into an accident. review all documentation related to the crash-including police reports, medical records and photographs. If there are witnesses, interview them ourselves. may visit the accident scene itself. And if needed, consult with experts, such as accident reconstruction experts.
find evidence of negligence, it shows the insurance company are serious. It shows are determined to get you the compensation you deserve, and won’t settle for less. It also shows them are ready to fight your case in court, if that’s what it takes. When insurance companies see are prepared, they often agree to negotiate, and are able to work out a favorable settlement.