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(512) 910-2000Written by TK Injury Lawyers, reviewed by Trent Kelly on June 9, 2022
Here are 6 things you must consider after a personal injury accident so you’ll be able to recover from your losses faster and get the compensation you deserve.
Always seek treatment and follow the medical protocol given to you by your doctors. Whiplash is one type of injury, for instance, that gets progressively worse over weeks, months, or years. If you were rear-ended, your neck may not feel injured at all until hours or days after the accident. If a paramedic gave you a neck collar to wear, keep it on. Once you start to feel the whiplash, that neck collar will be your best friend.
Even with so many security cameras around today, a lot of car accidents are still not captured on camera. Documenting everything begins with calling 9-1-1 at the scene of the accident to start establishing a timeline. Have someone take pictures and videos of everything (the location, the people, the lighting, the weather, everything). Even though the police and others may take their own photos, it is invaluable to have your own set, as well as to ensure that the things important to your case are documented. Never assume the police photos show what you need them to. Calls and texts after the accident can also establish a more detailed timeline.
People with little to no experience dealing with insurance settlements or car accident cases tend to be pushed around and taken for granted by insurance companies, which deal with this situation on a professional level all day long. Contacting a lawyer for help is free, and you have nothing to lose.
What can a car accident lawyer do for you? Here is a general overview of the type of work you might expect from a personal injury attorney who is representing you in your car accident case.
91% of accident victims who have legal representation received a settlement. Accident victims who don’t have legal representation only receive a settlement only about 50% of the time. If you have an accident attorney, you can expect a higher settlement offer than you might receive on your own. This is only one of the many ways a lawyer can impact your claim.
If you’ve decided that hiring a personal injury lawyer is the right move for you, here are some questions you’ll want to ask of the lawyers you meet with to figure out who is the best match for you.
Finally, here are some things to avoid when hiring an Austin auto accident lawyer. Don’t simply hire the first lawyer that returns your phone call. There are plenty of qualified lawyers out there—take the time to interview them and hire the best person for the job.
Another common mistake people make is to pay for an initial consultation. Some lawyers will ask you to pay $100-$200 to come in and have your case evaluated. If you have no case, you just wasted money to add to your financial stress. A respected personal injury lawyer will be more than happy to meet with you for free to evaluate your rights.
If you or a loved one has been injured, you should contact the Austin personal injury attorneys at TK Injury Lawyers as soon as possible. Call us today at (512) 910-2000 to schedule a free consultation.
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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