Four Common Misconceptions about Car Accident Lawsuits

 Car accidents are, unfortunately, a frequent occurrence in New York City. If you have been involved in a car accident, you know that its aftermath can be stressful, confusing and even frightening. This is an important time where a mistake or misstep can cost you significantly in terms of the compensation you are eligible to receive for your injuries, damages and losses.
Car accidents have the potential to result in serious or even catastrophic personal injuries that may leave you disabled for the rest of your life and prevent you from going back to work or earning a livelihood for your family. This is a time when you need the guidance of an experienced New York car accident attorney who will help clear your misconceptions and help you avoid any potential slips during the process of recovering compensation.

Here are some of the most common misconceptions about car accident lawsuits:
1. Compensation is guaranteed in car accident cases.
This is not always true. If you have been injured in a car accident, regardless of the severity of the crash or injuries, you will not automatically receive compensation. Accident victims who proceed with that belief are in for a rude shock because filing a car accident lawsuit and receiving the compensation they rightfully deserve can be quite a complex and involved process. It is important to contact an experienced car accident attorney right after the accident who will help evaluate the circumstances and the value of the case.
2. The police will determine fault in your car accident case.
If your car accident involves property damage and/or injuries, you should call the police to file a report. While this report is valuable, the police don’t ultimately determine fault or negligence in a car accident. It is more likely that insurance companies, lawyers and the courts may battle over who is at fault and who should be held liable for the accident. So, a police report alone will not suffice as evidence in your car accident case. In addition, you may need other important pieces of evidence including, but not limited to, medical records, photos, notes, eyewitness testimony, etc.
3. The insurance company will handle everything.
This is a common misconception many of us have when we proceed with a car accident injury claim. We pay insurance premiums with the hope that they will come to our aid promptly after the accident. During such times, it is important to remember that the insurance company may not look out for your best interest. Be wary, and do not talk to the other driver’s insurance company or attorneys. Never offer any statements. They may attempt to use what you say against you. It is also crucial not to post any details about your car accident online, be it on a blog or on social media. If possible, deactivate your social media accounts until your car accident claim is resolved.
4. I don’t need an attorney to handle my car accident lawsuit.
If you haven’t suffered any injuries, it is possible you may not require an attorney to handle your case. However, if you have sustained injuries that resulted in you seeking medical attention, losing income because of missed workdays or sustaining other losses, you will need an experienced lawyer on your side who can help fight for your rights and secure maximum compensation for the injuries and damages you have suffered. It is also important to remember that car accident lawyers often work on a contingency fee basis. This means they do not charge any fees until they have recovered compensation for you. Many attorneys also offer free initial consultation.
Contacting an Experienced Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, or if you have lost a loved one in an auto accident, the experienced New York personal injury attorneys at the Law Offices of Kenneth A. Wilhelm can help you better understand your legal rights and options, and also fight hard to recover just compensation for you.
Our law firm recently recovered $5,600,000 for a bicyclist who was hit by a van, and $2,550,000 for another victim of a truck accident, and $3,000,000 for a pedestrian who was hit by a car, and the full $1,000,000 insurance policy for a pedestrian who was hit by a truck, and $4,625,000 for a driver who was in a car and was hit by a van, and $2,500,000 for a man who fell through an improperly secured hole.
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