I’ve been in a car wreck: Should I call a lawyer?
The short answer is YES! That was probably the answer you expected to hear, especially from a personal injury attorney, but my reasons are probably not what you’re expecting. A good personal injury lawyer can empower you to solve some of the problems arising from the collision yourself. Not everybody who has been in a collision needs to hire and pay a lawyer right away. But if you’ve been in a car accident, there are things you need to know, questions you need answered, and real-world problems that you need to solve. For instance: How does insurance work? How do I get my medical bills paid? What happens to my car? How do I get it fixed? Who pays for the damage? Whose insurance company should pay for the property damage and medical bills? When should I use my own insurance? Should I accept a settlement from the other driver’s insurance company? Should I even [...]