When Should I Get A Lawyer After A Car Accident?

Getting into a car accident is a stressful experience for everyone. Not just for the possible repairs and insurance issues, but especially if you are injured or experiencing any physical pain from the damages. While you should always seek medical care to treat your injuries, you may be asking yourself if and when you should seek an attorney or lawyer after a car accident. 

Depending on the type of injury you have sustained, hiring an attorney after a car accident may be a more worthwhile decision than you think. We recommend getting a lawyer who focuses on accidents immediately after your accident occurs so you can receive legal advice on how to proceed and reap the benefits of a professional if that’s the case. Here are some of the many benefits of hiring a lawyer after a car accident: 

Contingent Fee Basis Payment

Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingent fee basis, meaning they don’t get paid until you get paid from a successful settlement. This means that your lawyer will likely work harder for you so they can get paid from the settlement, and you won’t have to pay for anything upfront. Because of this, you have little to lose and only things to gain by hiring an attorney after a car accident. 

Knowledge of Legal Proceedings

Any good lawyer will have a good understanding of laws and the legal proceedings related to your case. They will be able to explain to you any of the processes that you may not understand and be able to advise you on what the best move to make next is. Regardless, facing a team of legal professionals that an insurance company has hired by yourself can be overwhelming and potentially scary, and having your own personal injury lawyer ready to interpret and fight for you will make the process much easier for you. 

Sit Back and Relax

Speaking of making things easier for you, if you are in the process of filing a claim or trying to reach a settlement because of a car accident, your attorney will make everything easier by doing all the legwork for you. This means communicating with the other parties and lawyers, filing paperwork, organizing paperwork, obtaining evidence, writing documents and letters, and other legal documents. While your lawyer is working hard on your behalf, you can continue to focus on recovering from your accident, knowing someone is always behind you. 

Legal Advocation

Should you have to go to court or go before a judge and jury, your attorney will be your voice for you. They will make sure your thoughts and concerns are expressed in court and do their best to make sure you receive every possible benefit and are properly compensated. 

In the process of recovering from a car accident injury? Let your personal injury take care of your legal claims or lawsuits while we take care of your physical health. At Accident Care Chiropractic, we treat our patients with the best care from our trained and experienced health professionals. We specialize in car accident injuries such as neck pain, whiplash, sprains, strains, and more. No matter when your accident occurred, we help our patients make a full recovery so they can live their lives to the fullest. To book an appointment visit our contact page to find a location near you, or visit our website to learn more information.  

Dr. Darren Faherty D.C.

In 2004, Dr. Darren Faherty graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology from UWEC - University of Wisconsin Eau Claire. Dr. Darren continued education at the highly esteemed University of Western States (formerly Western States Chiropractic College) where he obtained his chiropractic degree in 2007. He has been helping people recover from injuries and return to their normal lifestyles ever since.