Car Accident Lawyer

One of the biggest concerns many people have following an accident is not knowing when to file a claim. Suppose you’ve decided to file a claim with your own insurance company to pay for repairs or a new vehicle before making the call read your insurance policy to view the policy’s terms. If you’ve never filed a claim before, then seeking legal council is often the wisest move since an insurance company will likely try to get you to accept a settlement as soon as possible.
This usually results in an unfair outcome and not the compensation you deserve.

Legal Negotiations with Insurance Companies

Since the insurance company’s main objective is to minimize payment, most accident victims find it difficult to negotiate. Seek the RCK law firm’s legal expertise, who will negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf. This law firm has successfully handled many personal injury cases and dealt with insurance companies who have refused to pay the rightful compensation for injuries, future and past medical expenses, and lost wages. If you’re having a hard time dealing with an insurance company, now is the time to speak with a legal expert.

Why You Need Legal Representation

In some cases, car accident victims can suffer life-altering injuries. The victims will need longterm care and ongoing therapy for the foreseeable future. This can often lead to missed workdays and the loss of basic income. Due to injuries, lost wages, and ongoing medical expenses, accident victims should also pursue pain and suffering compensation due to the mental anguish caused by injuries.

There are legal and medical problems to deal with after an accident. Because of this and the major impact, it can have on the victim’s day to day life, coping with the aftermath of an accident can be very difficult. You need an Illinois auto accident lawyer who can guide you through the process, someone who can help you deal with insurance companies who will try to get you to take an unfair settlement or claim adjusters who will try to trap you. You should never accept an insurance company’s initial offer. In fact, you shouldn’t even speak with the insurance company before consulting an attorney.

An attorney with a proven track record for winning the type of outcome a client deserves is what you need when you’re in this type of stressful situation.

How Do Personal Injury Lawyers Work?

Many auto accident victims avoid hiring a lawyer because they assume that they cannot afford one. However, auto accident lawyers don’t charge a flat fee or an hourly rate. Instead, these legal professionals will work on a contingency fee basis. As an auto accident victim, you won’t be expected to pay fees monthly or upfront. If your lawyer can reach a settlement, a percentage of the settlement will go to him/her. You won’t have to pay any legal fees if the lawyer is not able to recover compensation.

Many lawyers will choose to work on a contingency fee basis to ensure that every client has access to legal services for the best outcome. This type of payment option makes it possible for people of all incomes to work with a skilled and experienced auto accident attorney.

The Right Way to Handle an Accident

To protect yourself in the event of an accident, always keep a card with medical instructions, a disposable camera, paper, and a pen, in your glovebox.

• If you’ve been in an accident, file an accident report immediately.
• Never sign anything until you’ve contacted your accident attorney.
• Seek medical treatment immediately after an accident. If passengers in your vehicle have also sustained injuries, then they must also seek medical attention.
• Exchange information with the other party involved. This includes writing down the license plate number, trading insurance information, phone numbers, and exchanging names. You should also take down the make and model of all of the vehicles involved in the accident. If there are witnesses to the accident, take down their names and numbers.
• Take photos of the accident, any injuries you and any passengers have sustained, from all possible angles.
• Speak with an auto accident attorney immediately to discuss the damages to your vehicle and the nature of your injuries. Never sign anything or agree to a recorded statement before speaking with a lawyer.

Our team of lawyers has decades of experience. They will implement strong litigation strategies and insurance claim tactics to collect medical and economic expenses on behalf of the victim. As you know, the ultimate goal of hiring legal services is to pay for the damages resulting from the accident. If we’re unable to reach a fair settlement from the adjuster, we will then pursue a lawsuit and take your case to trial to maximize the outcome.

How We Can Help

When a car accident occurs, there’s often one driver that’s at fault. When a driver is at fault, it means that they were negligent. A collision occurred between two or more vehicles or between a vehicle and a motorcycle or a vehicle and a pedestrian because of their negligence. The victim of the accident must show fault to be successful against the negligent driver. In some cases, it may not be clear who caused the accident. Even when a client believes they can clearly remember the events that led up to the collision that proves that the other party is at fault, others may see things differently.

Our team of lawyers will collect any objective evidence and speak with witnesses as soon as possible. Over time, memories can fade, or evidence can get lost. Out Chicagoland legal team will dive right into the facts from the beginning to find the other party negligent. Our firm will complete the investigation before they file a lawsuit. This is a fundamental part of the legal services we offer.

Provide Proof of How You’ve Suffered

In addition to proving the other party negligent, it’s also our job to prove that you have suffered as a result of the accident. Unfortunately, many people will not take the right steps to document their injuries and the damages resulting from the accident because they see their injuries as obvious.

How You Can Lose Your Case When You Represent Yourself

The biggest reason many people who represent themselves in court lose their cases is that they fail to provide the right type of documentation. Failure to document their injuries and provide this type of proof is very detrimental to a case. In order to properly document injuries, a client will need to seek medical care on time. They must also anticipate the type of required documentation that can solidly prove their case.

To navigate this type of challenging situation and provide the necessary documentation you need to receive a higher settlement, let our legal team guide on how to document pain and suffering and any medical conditions. We have years of experience with auto accident cases and know the exact type of documentation you need to win your case and obtain it.

Schedule A Free Consultation with Our Legal Team

Never delay seeking legal help. Waiting can negatively impact your claim. Our law firm is here to help you get better benefits and achieve a higher settlement. A car accident can take a financial, physical, and emotional toll on the victim and their family. Getting better should be the victim’s main concern. An auto accident attorney can help you pursue legal action as you focus on resting and recovering from your injuries. Your attorney will battle with the insurance company until they’ve reached an agreement that’s fair and exactly what you deserve.

If you’ve been injured in an auto accident that was caused by a negligent driver, then make an appointment with an experienced personal injury lawyer in Chicagoland today, and find the legal representation you need for a fair settlement. Our firm specializes in auto accidents and personal injury lawsuits and has several years of experience working with clients in Chicagoland.

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