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Dealing with a debilitating injury can be more than a full-time time commitment. You may want to get a lawyer for a car accident if you suffered from injuries such as:
- Concussions
- Whiplash
- Broken bones
- Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Abrasions, cuts, bruises, burns
Whiplash injuries may take a few days to develop. Be sure to seek out medical treatment if you have not done so already. Do not ignore your body’s messages to you.
Additionally, speaking with a doctor or registered nurse—and securing documentation that you did so (like a receipt or prescription)—can connect your injuries to the accident itself, strengthening your testimony.
A lawyer can help with the legal responsibilities that arise after you get treated and you wish to file a claim. Your lawyer will be trained to be able to handle the matters of civil procedure and tort law. They will also know who to sue and which court to file the lawsuit with.
We Will Help You Establish Liability for Your Vehicle Collision
Often, we find that individuals who disagree about right of way also disagree about material details relating to the entire accident. If someone takes an adversarial perspective regarding liability in a car collision, it can be a frustrating, helpless feeling.
If you feel someone is lying about the events of your car collision, you may want to consult a legal professional to help determine liability and help you assert your legal rights.
A Car Accident Lawyer Can Protect Your Right to Compensation
The right to collect money from a car accident does not last forever. Lawyers take care of your legal pursuits while you worry about recovering from your injuries. The other driver involved in your accident may also be working to fight your claim. Your lawyer can help you compile evidence to support your testimony.
Investigating and Collecting Evidence
A lawyer may be able to collect circumstantial evidence that reinforces the speed at which all involved vehicles were travelling. Bad accidents can end up with cars in various positions, making it sometimes hard to discern the initial path of the vehicles.
Security camera footage from nearby businesses can sometimes reinforce one side’s story of the events. Businesses are usually happy to share their information with a lawyer working for a client, but may charge a handling fee. Lawyers who work on a contingency-fee basis may pay for this fee out of pocket, procuring the valuable evidence for their client’s case.
Before you leave the scene, you may want to do your best to photograph any urgent evidence yourself. It is helpful to get photos or videos of the road and the resting positions of the vehicles involved in the crash. The location of damage on the vehicles can often tell much of the story, regardless of what the individual drivers may say in dispute.
A Lawyer Can Help You With Your Car Accident Case
When you think a lawyer would charge you money up front, it is understandable. However, many law firms only take a percentage of the money they collect for their clients. Call around to determine a law firm that performs their services in this way.
Your lawyer may help you in many ways, regardless of how you might eventually pay for their services. You may be able to receive help from a lawyer who will:
- Collect photos from the scene of the accident (including skid marks and distribution of debris)
- Take photos of any injuries or car positionings
- Document eyewitness testimony
- Analyze the police report
- Deal with insurance companies
- Create your unique case strategy
- Execute said case strategy with professionalism in court, if necessary
- Responsibly manage post-trial duties (such as disbursement of funds)
These are just some of the ways that a lawyer could help you with your legal issues.
Get a Free Consultation With a Car Accident Lawyer Today
George Sink, P.A. Injury Lawyers only charges a fee if we win a settlement of damages (or a judgement) on your behalf. We work to handle your legal responsibilities. You should just focus on recovering.
Call us or fill out our online form today to request a free case review. If you wish to get a lawyer for a car accident, we hope you choose to work with us. We represent South Carolina and Georgia accident victims to pursue justice. Do not hesitate to reach out. We are waiting to hear your story. Speak to a team representative today.
You may be able to prevent an accident like yours from happening ever again. For instance, if you suffered a truck accident due to an intoxicated driver, they may be held responsible for their actions.