Car Accident? Here's Help.

The law is designed to insure that all drivers take precautions to protect the other drivers and pedestrians around them. It is important that drivers behave in a cautious manner because things can change on the road in a second. A reckless driver is a danger not only on himself but to ever other person around him. If you have been in a wreck and you suspect that it was caused by the other drivers negligence, you should contact an attorney who specializes in car accidents.

Were they Negligent?

A vehicle accident attorney can tell you whether or not you have a case that holds a driver negligent, but a jury will have to make the final determination in this matter. There's no way to know whether a driver was actually negligent before a jury makes this determination. However, the lawyer will be able to take a look at the circumstances of your case and to determine whether you're likely to have a strong case to argue in court. Lawyers choose to represent you based on the strength of the case, but cannot know ahead of time whether or not you'll win.

What about Damages?

Most often, people who sue for negligence seek damages for property destruction, medical expenses and pain and suffering. A wrongful death action is sometimes filed to provide for the survivors of the individual that was killed in the wreck. A lawyer will help you to determine how much of an award you should seek. This takes some skill and a lot of knowledge of previous lawsuits to do correctly. Be sure you work with an experienced attorney so that your case has the best chance of winning.

What's a Settlement?

A settlement is what happens if the person you're suing believes that they are going to lose. Their lawyer will offer a sum—usually a bit less than what is being sought from the jury award—to avoid having to go to court. Your attorney will be able to tell you whether this settlement is a good idea or whether you should go ahead and go before a jury. Do not take any settlements without talking to your attorney. Sometimes, the other party may try to negotiate with you without having your attorney involved. No matter what reasons they give you for doing so, it is simply because they believe that they will come out ahead if they do this, and you are never going to have the advantage without your attorney there to represent you interests in the negotiations.

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