Receiving Justice After a Life-Changing Rear-End Collision

It may seem as though being stopped at a traffic light is the safest position to be in while driving, but it can actually be dangerous. Just because a vehicle is temporarily stopped, it does not mean that the risk of getting into an accident is gone. Negligent drivers can easily collide with a stopped vehicle from not paying attention to the road, which commonly happens when people are on their phones while driving. If you were rear-ended while stopped at a traffic light and it changed your life, it is a good reason to hire a lawyer. Do not communicate with the other party's insurance company and accept any money without a legal team by your side.

Communicating with the Insurance Company

The reason you should not communicate with the other party's insurance provider without hiring a legal team is that it could be a mistake. Insurance companies are in place to assist financially, but they try to put out as little money as possible on claims. For example, an insurance provider might contact you in an attempt to get you to agree to a settlement that seems fair in your eyes, but in reality, you might deserve more money. If you accept the offer, it makes it more difficult to win a lawsuit for more money if you realize you were cheated. A lawyer can communicate with the insurance company on your behalf and guide you through the situation.

Working with a Team of Experts to Build Your Case

A rear-end collision might seem like an open and closed case regarding who is at fault, but the situation can be more complicated than it seems. The other party can somehow place the blame on you, which means that you must prove otherwise. A lawyer has access to a team of experts who can assist with building your case to prove that the other party is at fault. For example, he or she can hire an accident reconstruction expert, investigator, and other legal professionals to build evidence for your case.

Calculating a Sufficient Settlement Amount

Rather than relying on what the other party's insurance provider believes you deserve in a settlement, allow a lawyer to calculate what you truly deserve. A lawyer will dig deeper into the situation and how it has changed your life. For example, if you have a permanent disability from the collision, that alone deserves a high settlement amount. He or she will consider how your injuries have affected your ability to make money, take care of your family, and function in life in general.

Reach out to a firm like Willis Spangler Starling to find out more.

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