After a car accident, you might have many issues to deal with—doctor appointments, vehicle repairs, and all the challenges that come with a serious injury. The last thing on your mind might be calling a lawyer.
However, contacting a lawyer soon after a car accident offers you many benefits when it comes time to recover all the expenses you’ve lost because of another driver’s mistakes.
The Sooner After Your Crash You Hire a Lawyer, the Better
There are several reasons you should consider contacting an attorney soon after a car accident. Let’s look at three of the biggest challenges your attorney can help with right away.
Evidence Gets Lost Quickly
Building a successful case against an at-fault driver requires sufficient evidence, including property damage, medical records of bodily injury, and camera footage. The more time that passes after your crash, the greater the chance that this crucial evidence will be lost, and the strength of your claim will be diminished.
Your Lawyer Can Talk to Insurers on Your Behalf
Both your and the other driver’s insurance company will likely want talk to you as soon as possible after the accident. They hope to get you on record making a statement that lessens their liability and, thus, the amount of compensation they must pay. The best way to protect yourself against this tactic is to hire a lawyer and refer the insurance representative to them.
Your Lawyer Can Advise You on Medical Care and Other Important Steps
Attorneys can also help their clients by advising them what they should and shouldn’t do to maximize the value of their claims. Though lawyers don’t give out medical advice, they will advise you to get care as soon as possible after a crash. This is best both for your health and for the value of your claim, as it helps prove the severity and urgency of your injuries.
Your attorney can also help you avoid making easily preventable mistakes like posting details about your case on social media or failing to account for all your damages when filing a claim.
There’s a Statute of Limitations—But Don’t Wait Too Long
In Michigan, you have three years from the time of your injury to file a personal injury claim. However, because of all the reasons listed above, it’s best not to wait that long before taking legal action.
Even if months or even years have passed since your crash, consider contacting an experienced lawyer as soon as possible.
When You Need a Lawyer, Contact Fieger Law
The Detroit car accident lawyers at Fieger Law help clients across the country get the compensation they’re entitled to after a crash. We also have the track record to prove our dedication to our clients.
In vehicle accident cases alone, we’ve won two $30 million verdicts, two $15 million verdicts, one $14 million verdict, and many more recoveries for our clients. If you want a legal team that means business, contact Fieger Law today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation.
