If you have involved in a car accident, you might wonder if you need to be represented by a knowledgeable attorney or attempt to settle the claim with the insurance company. You should consider a few things before you decide.
An auto accident attorney in Dallas TX can do things that you probably cannot, including:
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Communicate effectively with the other party’s insurance company
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Gather evidence supporting your contention of negligence
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Gather documents to support the extent of your injuries, as well as
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Negotiate a settlement
Communication with Insurance Company
In an auto accident where you sustain an injury, an attorney will deal with the other party’s insurer. A good attorney will be able to negotiate a better settlement than you, the victim.
Gathering Evidence
It is imperative to support your claim with irrefutable evidence. Although there will be a police report, your attorney will visit the scene to gather additional evidence and take photos.
Gather Documents
You must be able to support the extent of your injuries and your care. Although these records are yours, health care providers are often reluctant to provide them to you. In many cases, when you do get the documents, they are incomplete. Your attorney will get the records; he or she will also communicate with the attending physicians to confirm that the injuries were a direct result of the accident and if the injuries will have a long-term impact on your health or wellbeing.
Negotiate a Settlement
Gathering evidence and communications is one thing. Negotiating a settlement is something else again. It takes a great deal of skill to negotiate effectively. An experienced auto accident attorney in Dallas TX will invariably get a better outcome than you would. Attorneys know how much an accident is worth and they know how to get the best possible settlement. Visit Khavari & Moghadassi for more information.
