When to Call an Auto Accident Attorney

Calling an attorney when you get into an accident might be a little too extreme in certain situation. Other times, it just could be what will save you from paying far more than you need to.

Here we’ll look at some of the examples that fall under the latter:

If any of the following situations describe yours, then you should seek counsel from an auto accident attorney:

1. The issue of who will bear liability for the accident amongst the parties is unclear
2. You don’t know how you will conduct an evaluation on your claim to determine its strength
3. You will need to provide any medical records from before the accident
4. You have an offer from the adjuster, but you believe that the claim you have is worth much more than what has been offered
5. You have an offer for a structured settlement, as opposed to one that pays you in lump sum
6. You don’t think that you will be able to get a good settlement if you make the negotiations on your own behalf
7. You have a claim regarding losses, but it might be tricky to prove such a claim. For instance, if you’re a business person or a consultant and you were involved in the accident while on your way to meet a client, you will need to prove that the accident affected your pay in some way.

if any of the following scenarios describe your situation, you will definitely need to hire an accident attorney

1. The circumstances which make your claim more valuable are extenuating, and you still need to provide proof that the accident itself cost you some financial gains
2. Your claim for damages has been denied by an insurance company, you believe that this denial was  not the right judgment, but the company isn’t being co-operative
3. The settlement offer that you got from your insurance company is not sufficient
4. You sustained serious injuries as a result of the accident, and you will need to offset some medical bills
5. You have moderate injuries with residual disability, and there is a high chance that you will incur some additional medical bills in the future
6. The party injured as a result of the accident is a minor, and the injuries  sustained were slightly significant
7. There is a dispute with regard to liability, and you believe that you are either not responsible or only partially responsible for the accident, so you want to make a bold claim
8. Significant time has passed since the accident in question and you still haven’t reached a settlement regarding your claim, and you’re unsure about the  statute of limitations in your  state
9. The circumstances that surrounded the accident were out of the ordinary, and you need a professional investigation
10. The other party involved in the accident has issued you a subpoena, and the case is ready to move forward in court.

However, keep in mind that you need to be completely honest with your attorney. Doing so will help save you from making statements that you shouldn’t, or which might undermine your argument and damage your claim.