If someone injured you through his
negligence in driving a vehicle, then you have rights under the law. You
want to make sure to protect those rights after a car accident so you
don't end up paying- financially and personally- for someone else's
careless driving behavior. Read on for the top 10 reasons you need an
attorney to protect your rights after a car accident.
You have only a limited time to sue: In most states, the statute of limitations for filing a car accident claim is between one and two years. If you don't sue within that time, you give up your right to sue forever.
You have only a limited time to sue: In most states, the statute of limitations for filing a car accident claim is between one and two years. If you don't sue within that time, you give up your right to sue forever.
You may need to comply with certain
rules in order to sue you may need to file a police report or file
notice within a given period of time. Your individual state may have
additional requirements as well. An attorney who is experienced in
handling car accident injuries in your area will be familiar with the
laws and can help you make sure you don't do anything that jeopardizes
your right to sue the party responsible for your injury
Your insurance company may have a
different agenda: Most insurance companies aim to protect their insured
and to compensate them for damages. However, insurance companies also
aim to keep costs down and reduce their overhead. Since your agenda and
your insurance company’s agenda may not perfectly align, hiring an
attorney can be the best way to insure you have an advocate for your
interests.
You may not fully understand all of
your potential damages: There are a slew of potential damages available
to people who are injured in a car accident. In addition to medical
bills, you may be able to recover for lost wages, pain and suffering and
emotional distress. Your family members may even be able to recover for
the loss of your companionship if you have become incapacitated. If you
don't hire an attorney, you may not be aware of all of your potential
legal rights to recovery.
Proving liability can be complex
Even with witnesses and a police report saying the other party is at
fault, proving that he was so negligent that he breached a duty of care
to you can be difficult. Since there are many elements that go into
winning a personal injury lawsuit, you will need to hire an attorney who
understands the law and who can provide references to cases, citations
and other sources of law that support your position
The laws differ from state to state:
Auto insurance and auto accident rules are decided by each individual
jurisdiction. For example, there are 12 "no fault" states in the US in
which you cannot sue after a car accident except in special
circumstances. Likewise, in some states, you can sue even if you were
partially at fault for the accident (called comparative negligence
states) while in others, if you contributed to causing the accident you
can't sue (called contributory negligence.) An attorney in your area can
help explain all the nuances of the law within your jurisdiction to
you, so you will fully understand all of your legal rights.
You need to understand settlement
options: Most cases settle out of court, which means the defendant or
his insurance company is likely to make you an offer. Your attorney can
help you understand the implications of accepting this offer, since once
you accept; you give up your right to sue forever. He can also help you
to evaluate whether settling is the best option in your case or not.
Filing a lawsuit requires adhering
to complex rules if you decide to sue, you will have to file the
appropriate papers in the court. This is not as simple as going to the
court house and announcing your intent to sue. A number of complex rules
exist on everything from the font size of the brief to how legal
precedent is cited and what evidence is admissible. You will need a
lawyer to guide you through the complicated process of filing suit.
Proving your case can be even more
complex- Just as filing your case is complex, proving your case is even
more so. You may be permitted to "discover' certain information from the
other side, and you may be limited in the types of witnesses and
evidence you present. There are even restrictions on the kind of
questions and phrasing of questions you ask in court. Furthermore,
extensive legal research often needs to be done to convince the court or
jury to side with you. As such, it is very difficult to prove personal
injury liability on your own.
If you don't hire an attorney, you
could be faced with financial loss- If you don't sue in time, if you
don't sue for the right damages or sue the right defendants, and if you
lose your case as a result of improperly presenting your information,
you will be barred from ever suing again. This means you will have used
up your only chance for recovery and you will be stuck with all the
costs and bills as a result of the accident that someone else carelessly
caused.
Contact LOGOS LAW GROUP to protect
your rights and those of your family, immediately. We can help to
maximize the recovery for you and your family.
Our aggressive and ethical
representation will ensure that your legal needs are met both
efficiently and effectively. LOGOS LAW GROUP believes in adhering to the
highest standards of the legal profession while aggressively protecting
your interests - and your interests alone.
The success of any accident or
injury case requires the engagement of experienced personal injury
attorney - who is devoted exclusively to personal injury litigation.
LOGOS LAW GROUP's knowledge, experience and resources in these matters
serve our clients with competence and care.
We seek to provide simple conclusions to your personal injury matters. Contact us to discuss recovery for your injuries, today.