
On
many occasions, the injured party of an auto accident decides to handle
the case as per advice of the insurance company of the other driver,
or the driver at fault. The injured party should never do that. They
should contact an attorney who handles auto accidents or personal
injury cases. Most clients understand that they may recover lost wages
and medical expenses when someone else cased the accident. However,
many do not know that they may also be entitled to money damages for
the following: physical pain and suffering; mental anguish; physical
impairment; and physical disfigurement. The insurance company is never
going to advocate these additional rights to the victim.
Once the accident takes place, you might be approached by, or be contacted
by telephone, by an insurance claims adjuster. The adjuster will try
to talk to you about your injury, the progress of your case or simply
your personal affairs. You are under absolutely NO obligation to talk
to or disclose any information to anyone without the advice of your
attorney. What you say, although seems very innocent, may come back
to hurt your case later. Also, don't forget that telephone conversations
can be recorded.
My office handles all auto accident cases on a contingent fee basis.
It means that unless I recover the damages from the insurance company,
you need not pay me any fee. |