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What Does An Accident Lawyer Do?

Tarun Sridharan Legal Editor & Attorney Contributor Read Time: 5 minutes

What Does An Accident Lawyer Do?

Injured in a car accident?  The law can be confusing and overwhelming for newcomers.  As such, you’ll want to work with an experienced attorney who can help guide you through the process and obtain compensation.  

Unfortunately, many Americans have misgivings or concerns about hiring an attorney. They don’t realize that an attorney is their only real “ally” in the legal process.  

Insurance companies are not your allies. Insurers will try as hard as they can to undermine your claims and reject them, or lowball you. Instead, you need someone in your corner who is incentivized to work tirelessly on your behalf.  

So, what does an accident lawyer do?  

Auto accident attorneys can do more than just represent you in court. They can assist with the investigation of your case, gathering evidence, negotiating with insurance companies, filing claims, and securing compensation afterwards.  

Let’s take a closer look.  

Responsibilities of an Auto Accident Attorney  

The strategy that your attorney employs will vary depending on the particular circumstances of your case. Regardless, an experienced auto accident attorney will develop a legal strategy that maximizes your compensation. In many cases, they can obtain compensation without you even having to step foot in a courtroom.  

Auto accident attorneys do the following:  

Conducting an Investigation  

Supportive evidence is critical to a successful case. An experienced car accident lawyer will work with experts to investigate the scene of the accident, and will request necessary documentation. They will also interview eyewitnesses, accident reconstruction experts, and medical professionals, among others, to help formulate an argument on your behalf.  

Reviewing Your Car Accident Claim and Negotiating With Insurers  

Many people believe that they should file an insurance claim on their own.  This is an enormous mistake.  Insurers want to make a lowball offer, or even reject your claim — that’s how they make improve their profit margins.  Don’t expect insurers to “play fair” with your claim.  

There are multiple “reasons” why an insurance company can justify denying your claim (or making a lowball offer), including:  

  • Holding you partially or entirely at fault for the accident  
  • Waiting too long to receive medical treatment  
  • Requesting compensation that exceeds your maximum insurance coverage  
  • Waiting too long to inform the insurance company of the accident  

An experienced car accident lawyer is very familiar with insurance bad faith practices and knows how to negotiate with insurers on behalf of clients.  An attorney can help you file or review a car accident claim to make sure you get all the damages you’re entitled to. 

Offering Legal Advice and Representation  

Regardless of how thorough your auto accident attorney negotiates in your best interest, there are occasions where insurance companies outright refuse to “do the right thing.”  It’s important to have an advocate in your corner.  An experienced car accident lawyer will be able to help you with your claim, whether it goes to trial or is settled out of court. 

Why Contact Attorneys For an Auto Accident?  Early Consultation is Valuable.  

All car accident claims must be filed within a statute of limitations period. The statute of limitations is simply a deadline by which you have to file a claim against the defendant.  If you do not file your claim in a timely manner, the court will automatically dismiss your case in the future.  In other words, you relinquish your legal right to compensation.  

Worth noting: every state (and claim) has a different statute of limitations.  

Your main priority after being in a car accident is getting treatment for your injuries.  The immediate focus should be on your health.  That being said, as soon as you can, be sure to contact an attorney — the earlier, the better.  

An experienced car accident lawyer will not only file your claim, but will keep track of your claim’s progress and make sure that the processing is going forward as expected. You will not have to worry about missing any deadlines.  

Find an Auto Accident Attorney Today  

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, you — most likely — want to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. However, it’s important to be aware that insurers are trying to undermine your claims (and test your patience).  They do this to receive the lowest settlement that they can offer.  

Get in touch with an experienced auto accident attorney.  They’re your advocate and ally.  In fact, they get paid if — and when — they successfully secure compensation on your behalf.  To put it rather simply: your attorney won’t make any money unless they have your best interests at heart.  

So, is it worth it to reach out to a car accident law firm?  Unequivocally, yes.  In fact, you may be eligible for more compensation than you initially thought.  

Contact 1-800-THE-LAW2 today for a free and confidential consultation with an experienced auto accident attorney in our network. 

Our offices are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so we can assist you no matter when your accident occurs.

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