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Should You Contact an Auto Accident Attorney after Meeting an Accident?

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Page 1: Should You Contact an Auto Accident Attorney afterMeeting an Accident?

Should You Contact an Auto Accident Attorney after

Meeting an Accident?

Page 2: Should You Contact an Auto Accident Attorney afterMeeting an Accident?

Normally speaking, contacting or consulting an auto accident attorneydepends on how the accident happened and what injuries did it cause andto whom. If you have been left unhurt by the accident, the answer wouldbe possibly no. But if someone close to you or your family in Los Angeles,Newport Beach or any other USA city location has been seriously injuredin the car accident and suffered from broken/fractured bone, back/neckinjury, spinal cord injury or soft tissue damage with permanent effect onhis/her body, or has lost considerable time from school, work orhousehold responsibilities, you should visit an auto accident attorneyasking him for legal representation that would support you in a claimmade against the person or party who is actually responsible for thesustained injuries.

Page 3: Should You Contact an Auto Accident Attorney afterMeeting an Accident?

However, even though you are fortunate to escape uninjured after the caraccident, you can’t rule out the possibility of calling an auto accident lawyerentirely as the conditions and consequences of car accidents are not alwaysthe same. It is therefore required to consider the intensity of the car accidentand use your best judging skill. A small fender bender where nobody isinjured can generally be handled by filing a claim with the insurancecompany. If your car accident involves more than that, then it certainlydeserves a serious legal contemplation and representation especially to avoidthe litigious atmosphere.

When to contact an auto accident attorney fast and when to make delay?

Contacting car accident attorney who specializes in wrongful death andpersonal injury (especially auto accident injuries) can give you greater peaceof mind by making sure that no stone is left unturned to protect your rightsto compensation. Below are discussed conditions when you should contactan attorney fast and when you can take time to do so:

Page 4: Should You Contact an Auto Accident Attorney afterMeeting an Accident?

Contact or consult an attorney fast when:

•An injury has really occurred which is serious in nature (broken/fractured bones / hospitalization) or when injuries cause permanent disability (paralysis, spinal cord injury);

•The accident has resulted in the death of the victim;•Fault is evidently a matter;•Second parties were involved in the accident (pedestrians or car drivers)•The accident took place in a construction site•There is no mention of the accident in a police report which shows you at fault;•Important legal, technical or medical problems are implicated;•Your liability insurance limits are low•You are an uninsured motorist, or your insurance company claims that you had not paid your premium.•Your insurance company behaves irresponsibly. •Your insurer has its own attorney for negotiating personal injury claim.

Page 5: Should You Contact an Auto Accident Attorney afterMeeting an Accident?

Take time to find and consult an auto accident attorney when:

•Seeking consultation on the possible value of your compensation claim (there is noexact science but attorneys can predict the worst and best values based on the situation);•Unsure about the availability of other insurance options (travel, homeowners etc.)•Fault seems like a problem•Deciding whether your insurance company is acting in your best interests or not•Looking for information on how to bargain or negotiate with your insurer;•You are unaware of your responsibilities and rights•Not clear about the terms of your insurance policy•Need a specialized legal professional to review complicated paperwork or documents

Finding an auto accident attorney in Newport Beach or Los Angeles can be easier withThe Ledger Law Firm where a team of the most specialized auto accident attorneyswork to offer first free consultations. If you are not sure whether your accident caseneeds the assistance of a lawyer, discuss with an auto accident attorney at The LedgerLaw Firm. We will review your case and discuss your costs and fees upfront. In manyinjury cases our attorney fees will be based on a conditional fee agreement (CFA). Youwon’t pay fee unless you win your compensation case.