Here’s a look at some questions and answers about your injury case, particularly regarding automobile accidents:

What Should I do After an Injury?

After an automobile injury, you should first prioritize your well-being. The law requires that all injured people mitigate their damages. This means you are expected to do whatever you can to improve your physical condition.

Seeking immediate medical care also helps get you on the road to healing. Better still, it creates a paper trail to document the progression of your injury, which is extremely helpful for your injury case.

How do Lawyers Handle such Cases?

After the initial meeting with your lawyer, they will investigate your claim. This involves getting expert testimony from relevant sources such as doctors or other medical professionals. Usually, it will involve the following:

• Gathering witness statements
• Filing police reports
• Reviewing the appropriate laws
• Visiting the scene of the incident
• Reviewing the medical records
• Reviewing other evidence materials such as documents, photos, first responders’ records, etc.

How will I Pay the Lawyer? Is there a Contingent Fee Agreement?

In almost all personal injury cases, lawyers are paid by keeping a percentage of the final settlement. This percentage should be discussed in advance, and it’s subject to what’s called a contingent fee agreement.

The law requires that for your protection, your lawyer should have a written contract that specifies the exact fee they will charge so there’s no misunderstanding about it.

 

How do I Convince My Insurance Company that My Claim is Valid?

First, the most important thing is to prioritize your health and document all activities relevant to the case. Insurance company personnel usually tend to believe people who are actively trying to recover from their injuries.

In addition, the insurance company will look for credible people who have documented their injuries through medical reports, medical bills, and accurate lost wage information.

 

When Will My Case be Settled?

It’s impossible to predict when the personal injury case will settle. However, most of them are usually completed in a few months, but there are a few that last for years.

The timespan will depend on different factors, such as the resulting injuries, the complexities of the automobile accident, each party’s bargaining position, the skill of the attorneys involved, and the quality of evidence presented.