Filing a personal injury claim with the help of an experienced attorney like those at Florin|Roebig is the best way to get money after a car accident.
Car accident injuries are not just expensive; they can also prevent you from working or taking care of responsibilities like child care. Furthermore, dealing with major injuries can be physically, emotionally, and psychologically difficult.
A car accident claim can help you get compensated for all of the impacts you are dealing with after your crash, and Florin|Roebig is here to help you get the compensation you deserve.
Steps To Take After Being Injured In A Car Crash
If you or a loved one are unfortunate enough to have been a recent car accident victim, you might be wondering exactly what steps you should take.
Simply follow the steps below to put yourself in the best possible situation after a motor vehicle crash.
1. Seek Medical Care
The first thing you should do after getting injured in a car accident is to seek medical attention. If medical treatment is offered to you at the scene of the accident, do not refuse.
Even if you are just feeling aches and pains, be sure to visit a doctor and tell them what’s going on.
Seeking medical care after a car crash is important for two reasons: First, it ensures that all your injuries are dealt with promptly, giving you the best chances at recovery.
Second, if you choose to file a personal injury claim later on, your medical records will serve as important evidence in your case.
2. Report The Accident
It is critical to file an official police report after sustaining car accident injuries or property damage.
An official accident report filed by law enforcement will provide factual information such as the time of the accident, how it happened, and whether injuries occurred.
If you end up in a claims dispute later on, an official report from police officers will be a critical piece of evidence to use to fight for your settlement.
3. File An Insurance Claim
As soon as possible, reach out to your insurance company (and that of any other involved drivers, if you have their insurance information) and file a claim.
If you have contact information like a phone number for any other drivers involved, your insurance company will want this information.
Make sure that when you file your claim, you avoid telling the insurance adjuster too many details about the accident.
If you aren’t sure what details to leave out during your initial insurance calls, you should reach out to the personal injury attorneys at Florin|Roebig law firm for legal advice first.
4. Seek Help From A Car Accident Attorney
If you have sustained injuries in a car accident, an expert car accident attorney can help.
The lawyers at Florin|Roebig law firm specialize in car accident claims. Our attorneys have such an excellent track record of successful cases that we were recently selected to U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms” list for 2023.
A car accident attorney can help you by making the claims process simple and easy so you can obtain a settlement offer to cover your losses after an accident.
Should I Call A Lawyer After Sustaining Auto Accident Injuries?
Many people who get injured in car accidents just contact their auto insurance company. While driver’s insurance might be able to offer you some money, you should remember that they often want to pay the smallest settlement possible.
Once you accept a car insurance settlement, it may be difficult or impossible to seek more compensation.
The best thing you can do after getting injured in a crash is to contact a law office like Florin|Roebig that has qualified and experienced personal injury lawyers.
A car accident lawyer will help you to get compensated fully for your injuries and other losses, so you can move forward with the most ease possible after a traumatic crash.
How A Lawyer Can Help With Car Accident Injuries
The best car accident lawyers will make your life easier after you are injured in a crash. From handling communications to fighting for your settlement, these are the ways that the top attorneys at Florin|Roebig can help you if you have sustained car accident injuries:
Determine The At-Fault And Liable Parties
In car accident claims, fault refers to the party that causes the accident, while liability refers to the party that is responsible for providing a settlement to the injured claimant.
A personal injury claim will be filed against the liable party. Without correctly determining who is at fault and who is liable for the accident, it is impossible to move forward with a claim.
Evidence from the scene of an accident, police reports, eyewitness accounts, and more can be used by expert car accident attorneys to determine fault and liability in a crash.
File A Claim
Once fault and liability have been established and your attorney has confirmed that you have a strong case, they will help you to file a claim against the liable party.
In most car accident claims, the liable party is the at-fault driver’s insurance company. For example, if a motorist rear-ended you and you got whiplash, your claim will be filed against that driver’s insurance provider.
Negotiate A Settlement
Your attorney’s expertise will be needed when negotiating a final settlement amount in your case.
To calculate what a fair settlement offer should be, your lawyer will tally up all the ways that your life has been affected by the crash and use their knowledge of personal injury law to come up with a final settlement amount.
In most cases, the attorneys and the liable party trade settlement offers until a favorable amount has been reached that you agree to.
Argue Your Case In Court
In some cases, you and the liable party may be unable to agree on an amount for your settlement.
If this happens, the next step is to upgrade your personal injury claim to a lawsuit against the liable party.
This moves your case to court, where a judge will hear from both sides and make a final decision on the settlement.
Unlike most personal injury attorneys, the Florin|Roebig team is composed of expert trial lawyers who routinely win large settlements for their clients, including a recent $42 million jury verdict.
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What Injuries Can You Sustain In Car Accidents?
Car accidents range from fender benders to devastating head-on collisions. The injuries that can result from these crashes can also range from minor to severe.
Generally, people who sustain serious injuries in car crashes are awarded larger settlements in personal injury cases.
These are some of the most common car accident injuries:
- Head injuries including traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Dismemberment
- Burns
- Cuts, scrapes, and other soft tissue injuries
- Scarring or disfigurement
- Joint or muscle injury
- Neck or back injuries
- Disability
- Whiplash
- Broken bones
- Spinal cord damage
- Paralysis
- Fatality
How Can You Get Compensated For Trauma After A Car Accident?
When you file a personal injury claim, you are seeking a settlement that includes payments for certain damages.
Damages are financial compensation that you request to cover the various losses you have endured due to the accident. Since an accident can impact your life in a number of ways, there are multiple categories for damages.
The main damages categories in personal injury claims are listed below.
Economic Damages
Economic damages are meant to reimburse you for the direct financial impact you have experienced due to the accident and your injuries.
Costs like medical expenses and property damage are economic damages. Lost wages due to being unable to work after your accident can also be included under economic damages.
If you expect to continue to need medical care and/or be unable to work due to your injuries, your projected costs will also be included.
Non-economic Damages
Non-economic damages are less straightforward but just as important in your claim. The point of these damages is to compensate you for the hardship you have endured after the accident.
Emotional trauma, pain and suffering, and wrongful death grievances (if a loved one has died due to a car accident) are all examples of non-economic damages.
Of course, it takes an expert to know how to calculate your mental and emotional hardship and turn that into a number that can be included in your settlement request.
The attorneys at Florin|Roebig are so well-versed in personal injury law that fellow law firms often refer clients to them. Our lawyers have nearly four decades of experience helping clients to calculate economic and non-economic damages in their cases.
Punitive Damages
If your case ends up going to court, punitive damages could be awarded to you. Punitive damages are sometimes awarded by a court to punish the at-fault party for their negligent actions.
You cannot control whether you will receive punitive damages, but they are a possibility if your case is moved to court.
Car Accident Claim FAQs
Do you still have questions about what happens if you sustain serious injuries in a car crash? Find the answers to the most commonly asked questions below.
How Can A Car Accident Claim Help With Injuries?
A car accident claim can help you to overcome the hardship associated with injury by putting money in your pocket to deal with everything life is throwing at you.
A settlement awarded in a car accident claim can help you to pay medical bills, cover lost wages, and ease the burden of emotional trauma.
Aren’t Car Accident Lawyers Expensive?
Many people don’t even consider hiring a lawyer after a car accident because they think that doing so is expensive.
The attorneys at Florin|Roebig law firm work on a contingency fee basis. This means that they will only get paid if you win a settlement.
It also means that you can reach out to them for advice about whether to start a claim, and they will only recommend that you do so if their expertise leads them to believe that you will win a significant settlement.
People who hire attorneys to assist with personal injury claims tend to win higher settlements than people who do not.
Can I File A Claim If I Was At Fault In A Car Accident?
You might be surprised to learn that many states have laws that allow drivers who were partially at fault for an accident to file personal injury claims.
In most states, your final settlement amount will be adjusted based on your level of fault. If you were injured in a car accident and you think you were at fault, you should contact Florin|Roebig for a free case evaluation to determine if you have a case.
List of Top-Rated Car Accident Lawyers
Florin|Roebig law firm has distinguished itself as the top option for people who have been injured in car accidents across the country.
With law offices in Florida, Texas, Minnesota, and Colorado, the Florin|Roebig team of attorneys can help with your claim in a variety of locations.
The average contested jury verdict awarded to Florin|Roebig clients exceeds one million dollars. They are trusted by clients and fellow law firms alike, with excellent testimonials from both.
The award-winning team of esteemed attorneys at Florin|Roebig law firm includes:
- Wil H. Florin, B.C.S.
- Tommy D. Roebig, B.C.S.
- Chase P. Florin, B.C.S.
- Shaun M. Cummings
- Luca G. Esposito
- Chad K. Florin, M.B.A., LL.M.
- Parker Y. Florin, LL.M.
- Taylor D. Roebig
- Michael A. Ossi, O.C.
- Lawrence J. Najem, O.C.
- Andrew M. Leone, O.C.
We Are Nationally Awarded Lawyers
Connect With Florin|Roebig For Help After Sustaining Car Accident Injuries
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, Florin|Roebig law firm can help. Our award-winning team of attorneys has what it takes to get you the fair settlement that you deserve.
Call us today to schedule a free consultation and learn why we are one of the nation’s top personal injury law firms.
