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Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accident

A knowledgeable and experienced lawyer is more than just somebody who handles paperwork on your behalf. If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a car accident caused by the careless or negligent actions of somebody else, contact a dedicated Dallas car accident lawyer Julie Johnson at Johnson, Zegen, Scott & Williams, PLLC, who has the resources to help you, if you or a loved one is involved in a Dallas car accident and need compensation. She will also pursue punitive damages in cases when the gross negligence or malicious actions of the at-fault driver contributed to the accident.<br>

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Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accident

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  1. Frequently Asked Questions About Car Accident

  2. Car accident injuries can lead to costly medical bills and lost income, and victims need to be able to secure compensation for their losses. A car accident lawyer is more than just somebody who handles paperwork on your behalf. An attorney is your advocate, and he/she will have the resources and legal expertise necessary to handle every aspect of your claim.

  3. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO AFTER A HIT-AND-RUN ACCIDENT? The most important thing you need to keep in mind if you are struck by a hit-and-run driver is to not chase down any driver that flees the scene. Briefly, the steps you need to take immediately following a hit and run accident should be the following: Contact a car accident lawyer for a free consultation Gather any evidence available at the car accident scene Seek medical care as soon as possible Report the incident to your insurance carrier

  4. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF AN INSURANCE ADJUSTER CONTACT YOU AFTER YOUR ACCIDENT? The number one thing you need to remember is that insurance claims adjusters are going to look for any way to limit the amount of money they pay out in a settlement. This means you need to be wary when speaking to an insurance adjuster after an accident occurs. First, you need to decline to give a recorded statement. You also need to decline to sign over all of your medical records to the insurance adjuster. The more you speak and the more you turn over, the better the chance that the claims adjuster will find a reason to limit the settlement amount or even deny the claim.

  5. HOW DO YOU DETERMINE WHO WAS AT FAULT IN THE CAR ACCIDENT? Fault in the aftermath of a vehicle accident will be determined using a variety of evidence. Determine liability, the evidence that attorneys are looking for: Photographs were taken at the scene of the crash Video surveillance from nearby businesses or homes Statements from eyewitnesses The police report Vehicle “black box” data Mobile device data ● ● ● ● ● ●

  6. WHAT IF YOU GOT IN A CAR ACCIDENT AND YOU DON’T HAVE INSURANCE? If you got into a vehicle accident and did not have insurance, this does not mean that you will not recover any compensation, particularly if the other party was at fault. Texas is a fault-based state when it comes to vehicle accidents, which means that whichever party is found to be liable will be responsible for the other party’s losses.

  7. WHAT IF YOUR CAR ACCIDENT WAS DUE TO AN ANIMAL? When you choose your vehicle insurance plan, comprehensive coverage is not standard. This type of coverage needs to be purchased in addition to the regularly required insurance in the state. If you do not have comprehensive coverage, the insurance carrier will not pay for your vehicle damage. Vehicles collide with animals all the time in and around the Dallas area. In many cases, particularly accidents involving deer, this can result in significant property damage. If you do have comprehensive coverage, the cost of the damage will have to exceed whatever deductible you have chosen. Otherwise, you will have to pay for the cost of repairing your vehicle. Your vehicle insurance could potentially cover accidents involving animals, but only if you have purchased comprehensive coverage in Texas.

  8. WHAT CAN YOU DO IF YOU ARE THE PASSENGER OF A CAR ACCIDENT? If you were a passenger in a vehicle involved in an accident, you should be able to recover compensation for any injuries you sustain. The total amount of compensation you receive will vary depending on the facts related to your particular situation, and you will generally file your claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance policy. If one or more driver was at fault for the incident, it may be necessary for you to file a claim against the insurance carrier of each driver involved. As a passenger, it may be necessary for you to retain your own vehicle accident attorney to help you through this process.

  9. HOW TO SETTLE A CAR ACCIDENT IN DALLAS? 01 03 SEEK MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATELY GATHER EVIDENCE IF POSSIBLE 02 WAIT TO SIGN A RELEASE OF LIABILITY STATEMENT

  10. 1. SEEK MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATELY Regardless of whether or not your injuries are severe enough to warrant immediate medical care, you need to be evaluated by a doctor. This not only ensures your well-being and prevents any hidden injuries from causing permanent damage, but this also establishes a link between the car accident and your injuries. When insurance carriers see an immediate link between the two, it will be harder for them to deny that the accident caused the injuries.

  11. 2. GATHER EVIDENCE IF POSSIBLE If you can safely do so at the scene of a crash, you can begin gathering evidence that could help your claim. This can include using a phone or another type of camera to take photos of any damage, injuries, debris, traffic and weather conditions, and more. Additionally, make a note of any cameras on nearby buildings, as your attorney may be able to get the footage from them.

  12. 3. WAIT TO SIGN A RELEASE OF LIABILITY STATEMENT Soon after an accident occurs that was caused by another party, you will likely be asked by their insurer to make a statement and to sign a release of liability statement. 1. Do not talk to an insurance adjuster about your injuries or pain level, especially soon after an accident occurs. Do not sign any release of liability statements. This will make it next very difficult to receive any compensation for your injuries. 2. Consider seeking assistance from an attorney soon after an accident occurs that was caused by another person. Your lawyer will handle all communications with insurance carriers and other parties.

  13. If you or somebody you care about has been injured in a car accident caused by the careless or negligent actions of somebody else, contact a dedicated Dallas car accident lawyer Julie Johnson at Johnson, Zegen, Scott & Williams, PLLC, who has the resources to help you, if you or a loved one is involved in a Dallas car accident and need compensation.

  14. CONTACT DETAIL Address Phone 214-295-2900 12222 Merit Drive, Suite 1203, Dallas, Texas 75251 Website https://www.jzswlaw.com/contact-us

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