Should I Contact a Lawyer About My Car Accident?

There is sometimes confusion about when it’s appropriate to contact a lawyer.

There are many situations when it’s not necessary.  No one suffered any injuries and the only damage is to the vehicles involved.  The accident was your fault and you are insured.  There are many situations when it’s a smart move.

• You are suffering from serious injuries that affect your day-to-day life.
• The accident was caused by a drunk, drugged or distracted driver.
• The insurance company for the person who caused the accident is trying to settle for a small amount or taking a very long time to pay attention to or settle the claim.

An attorney can help obtain payment for a variety of damages

• Current and future medical expenses
• Physical pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Change in employment or lost wages
• Lost earning capacity
• Permanent scarring and/or disfigurement
• Punitive damages

If you think your car accident resulted in a personal injury case, this information could help:

Maintain as many records as possible of what happened the day of the accident. In addition to capturing insurance details and photos of the vehicles, this information could be useful:

• Photos of the location of the accident, debris, skid marks on the road.
• Contact information for any witnesses, and the professionals who assisted at the scene of the accident.
• Photos of any injuries sustained as a result of the accident and notes of any medical treatment.
• A personal journal you kept, describing complications of health, work and life that result from the accident.

Shelbourne Law has experienced attorneys who can represent you in a personal injury case that fights for compensation for the suffering and losses you have experienced. For a review of your situation, call us at 843-871-2210 or complete the contact form on our website and we will contact you.