A car accident can disrupt your life entirely and leave you struggling to recover, work your job, and live a normal daily life. When you are focused on other things, like your health, it can be easy to let other things fall by the wayside, like potentially pursuing the damages that you need to assist with recovery. Even if you don’t have permanent, life-altering injuries, there are still reasons to consider calling an attorney after a car accident.
Protecting Yourself
One of the biggest mistakes that many drivers make after a car accident is assuming that the insurance company is there solely to defend them and make them whole. In reality, your insurance company is also there to protect their own interests. Attorneys specializing in personal injury law have the expertise to navigate working with the other involved parties, including insurance companies, and ensure your rights are protected. They can advise you on what to say or not say to insurance adjusters and help you avoid doing anything that might accidentally harm your case.
Gathering Evidence
If you do have damages and wish to pursue a case, collecting evidence is crucial in establishing liability and strengthening your case. Attorneys have resources to conduct thorough investigations and gather evidence that might be hard for you to get on your own like police reports, witness statements, and expert testimonies. Strong evidence can significantly bolster your claim and increase the likelihood of a favorable outcome for your car accident case.
Handling Legal Processes
The legal system can be overwhelming, even if you’ve been involved in a lawsuit before. Navigating the legal system successfully requires knowledge and experience that the average person doesn’t have. When you work with an attorney who has experience in car accident personal injury cases, they will already know how to work through the process and be able to guide you through it without missing any deadlines or compromising the integrity of your case. Attorneys handle all the necessary paperwork, deadlines, and court proceedings on your behalf so you can focus on your recovery.
Partner with an Experienced Personal Injury or Car Accident Attorney at The Law Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence
If you or a loved one are concerned about finding the right car accident lawyer for your case, choose an experienced firm like the Law Office of Elizabeth Anu Lawrence to give you the help you need. Please give us a call at 443.352.3201. Skype and telephone consultation are both available to clients.