Car Accident Lawyers – Get The Compensation You Deserve

If you’ve been injured in a car accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be eligible to make a claim for compensation. It is advisable to contact an experienced car accident lawyer straight away, who will be able to guide you on how to proceed. By working with a lawyer who knows your rights, you will have the best possible representation, giving you a better chance of receiving a favourable settlement for you and your family.

A car accident lawyer will work with you to make sure your medical expenses, lost time from work and full pain and suffering is compensated for by the insurance company. Most insurance companies offer a free claims assessment, helping car crash victims understand their options by providing no-obligation as well as free legal advice. The lawyer will evaluate whether you have a good chance of winning, before taking on the case.

Once the lawyer has reviewed the evidence and has made the decision that you appear to have a strong enough case to apply for compensation, they will negotiate with the claim representative of the defendant's insurance company, keeping you advised at each step of the negotiations.

'No Win No Fee'

Most car accident lawyers will work on a ‘no win no fee basis’, which means that you won’t have to pay anything up front or if you lose the case. The Law Firm will only get paid if the outcome of your case has a favourable result. The percentage that a Law Firm charges will vary; on average most will charge their clients approximately 25% of the damages awarded. If the case settles before it goes to court, the percentage will most probably be lower. A typical arrangement is for your lawyer to take their fee out of the net settlement, the amount left after case expenses are deducted.

What is the process?

Your legal team will gather all necessary evidence to put your case forward, they will ask you to provide medical records, photos, dashcam footage, witness details and the details of the other driver. This information will help build a strong case and give you a better chance of winning your claim.

The lawyer will then negotiate with the insurance company of the other party outside of the courtroom. If an agreement can`t be reached, your lawyer will be prepared to take it court.

How Much Compensation Can I Claim as A Result of a Car Accident?

Following an accident, the liable party's insurance company is required to pay the following costs:

Medical bills and related expenses
Lost wages from work and other lost income
Pain and physical suffering
Permanent physical disability or disfigurement
Emotional damages.

The compensation amount you could be awarded will vary from case to case, depending on the circumstances. This is simply because not every car accident is the same and it will be judged on the extent of your injury and how you have been affected because of the accident. Your lawyer may be able to give you a rough idea based on past cases.