When people are involved in a car accident, they usually become overwhelmed and do not know where to start with respect to obtaining compensation for their damages. More often than not, the expenses add up quickly after an accident, including, expenses for car repairs, medical expenses, future treatment and therapy, lost wages resulting from missed work, and pain and suffering. If you are involved in a car accident caused by the negligence of another driver, you are entitled to compensation.
Personal Injury Claims
If your vehicle was damaged and you suffered injuries, you will likely receive bills in connection with repairing your vehicle and/or for necessary medical treatment provided after the accident. In fact, it is important that you seek medical treatment immediately after an accident, even if you do not think that you have “serious” injuries. As you are not a doctor, you should immediately be evaluated and undergo proper laboratory testing to ensure that you do not suffer any permanent or life threatening injuries.
When you hire a car accident attorney, he or she will collect and review all of your medical records, laboratory results, medical bills, repair bills, police report, and witness statements. A skilled attorney will evaluate the records and draft a detailed demand letter to present to the negligent driver’s insurance company. An attorney will do everything possible to ensure that you are compensated for your damages, including those listed above.
Moreover, a skilled car accident attorney will look to a victim’s own insurance company to obtain additional coverage. On average, drivers are unaware as to exactly what benefits their own insurance company provides after an accident. In fact, many drivers have policies which provide medical payment and uninsured motorist coverage. The former refers to automatic payments to you for your medical care after being involved in an accident. The latter refers to payment to you for your damages if the other driver does not have insurance coverage.
Property Damage Claims
If your vehicle was damaged as a result of a car accident, you may seek compensation for the damage. Usually, the negligent driver’s insurance company provides two payment options: 1) declaring the vehicle a total loss and compensating you for the lost vehicle; or 2) compensating you for necessary repairs. In addition to your vehicle, you may also be able to receive compensation for personal items lost or damaged inside the vehicle at the time of the accident.
The most important step in obtaining compensation resulting from a car accident is contacting an experienced car accident attorney in Los Angeles. The Law Offices is an experienced law firm that will assign you a skilled car accident attorney. Contact the firm today for your free consultation.
