What to Expect from an Auto Accident Attorney

If you have been injured in a car accident you probably under a lot of stress and worried about the sudden turn your life has taken. You may have injuries that require medical care and that alone can be worrisome but if you have to worry about missing work, losing your source of income and paying for medical bills on top of it all that can only add to your stress level.

An auto accident attorney can do several things for you right off the bat to help your situation and the most important thing they can do is give you some peace of mind. You may be completely confused about what to do and what to expect and the other driver or at fault driver will likely have an attorney or insurance company that is aggressively pursuing a not at fault claim that can make you doubt your own memory of events. The first thing you should expect from your auto accident attorney is for them to deal exclusively with the other insurance company and any other attorneys involved in your case.

Your auto accident attorney can also work to prove you were not the at fault driver by doing things that you can't do such as finding and talking to witnesses as well as accessing police reports and examining the criminal history and driving record of the other driver to help show a pattern and fault.

In addition to building your case your auto accident attorney can also protect your rights and ensure that you don't sign away your rights and agree to a settlement offer that can be made that is not in your best interest no matter how good it may look on paper. What many people don't take into consideration with settlement offers is the fact that those big dollar numbers can be quickly consumed by medical bills and ongoing physical therapy or future medical bills that may not have been anticipated.

Your attorney will also take into consideration the long term financial hit a car accident can have on you if you're not at fault such as the loss of income and even other non-financial losses such as the inability to do things such as take care of your kids or home or drive because of your injuries. Even if you don't work outside the home your monetary losses are just as valid and should be compensated for.

Consulting with an auto injury attorney is the best investment you can make for your peace of mind and your long term financial well-being. Don't let anyone pressure you into accepting an offer without going through an attorney first because once you agree to any type of settlement offer even a bad one- you won't be able to un-ring the bell and pursue your legal rights.