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(512) 910-2000Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on February 22, 2022
Being in a car accident can put the brakes on your life, both at home and on the job. If you cannot work, and you cannot enjoy your life as you had before, the damages associated with your accident can be quite high. You might have tried reaching out to the insurance company already about collecting compensation, and they might have been less than helpful.
The reality is that insurance companies work for profit, not for you, and they make more profit by paying you less. You want to have an experienced Austin car accident lawyer negotiate on your behalf and ensure that you get what you are entitled to. This includes accurately calculating your damages and communicating with insurance adjusters.
If you have been injured in a car accident and someone else was at fault, one of the experienced attorneys from TK Injury Lawyers is ready to advise you with a risk-free assessment of your case. Read on to learn more about how your car accident attorney can help in your case.
The main reasons you want to reach out to a lawyer after your car accident are:
More often than not, your claim will settle outside of court without the need to go to trial. With accurately calculated damages and the experience of your car accident lawyer behind you, the insurance company is far more likely to settle than face the potential of a far higher settlement in court. If it does come to court, however, you want a lawyer with sound knowledge of the law and the many procedural and technical requirements surrounding the filing of a lawsuit.
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All cases are different, and the compensation available will depend on the unique facts and circumstances of your accident. But generally, your car accident lawyer will help you collect:
These are just some of the damages that might be available to you in a lawsuit for your car accident. Speaking with an experienced attorney will help accurately determine what you are entitled to and ensure that you are able to secure it.
Don’t let insurance companies shortchange you following a car accident and injuries. Instead, seek the legal help of a car accident lawyer before it is too late. Reach out to Terry & Kelly Injury Lawyers to schedule a consultation to discuss options for your car accident injury today.
Trent Kelly obtained his law degree from the University of Arkansas in 2007. He is licensed to practice law in Texas and regularly assists clients with their legal matters. Trent’s practice is primarily focused on personal injury matters – particularly those involving motor vehicles (such as cars, commercial trucks, 18-wheelers, and motorcycles) and wrongful death – but he also handles various business litigation matters as well. Click here to take a look at some complex cases Trent has resolved.
Years of experience: +15 years
Location: Austin, TX
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