Louisville Accident Law Firm
If you have been injured in a car accident due to someone’s negligence, then you have rights under the law to pursue a claim against that individual and collect compensation. You will want to work to protect your rights and to do that, you need to hire an injury attorney. Most people injured in a car accident never think they are going to file a lawsuit, but it is important to have your case assessed by an attorney to see if you qualify – especially when medical bills and lost wages take their financial toll on you and your loved ones.
If you are not sure if a law firm is right for you, there are some reasons you may want to reconsider and contact a professional immediately.
Why Hire a Motor Vehicle Accident Law Firm?
- You have limited time to file your lawsuit. You are limited to the timeframe the state provides you to file a lawsuit against a negligent party. In the state of Kentucky, you have just two years to file your car accident claim. Filing after this time has expired will bar you from collecting compensation – even if the other party was at fault for the accident.
- There are specific rules and procedures to follow when filing a lawsuit. Filing a personal injury claim is more than just filling out a few forms and submitting them to the court. You will also need to file a police report, then a notice within a specific time period. You may also need to file your claim with the county clerk and if you fail to fill out documents properly or within a specific timeframe, you could have your case rejected by the court.
- Insurance companies have a different agenda than you. While you may think insurance claims adjusters are on your side, the reality is that they are there to preserve their profits. They will do what they can to lower the amount of compensation you are entitled to, which could be significantly lower than what you are expecting to receive or what you need to cover your injuries and financial losses. Only an attorney can truly negotiate with adjusters to get the amount of compensation you are entitled to. In fact, studies have shown compensation is much higher with a lawyer than those who file their claims on their own.
- Proving liability is not as easy as it sounds. Even if you know the other driver is responsible for your accident and injuries, proving such is a different task altogether. Also, if you were even partially at fault for your injuries or you contributing in some way to the accident, you may be barred from collecting compensation unless you can prove that the other party was more at fault than you, which often requires the assistance of an attorney to help gather evidence and present that evidence in court.
- You need to understand how settlements work. You cannot simply pick out any number and ask for that as a settlement. Instead, it requires complex calculations of current, past and future costs, as well as your pain and suffering. If your case qualifies for punitive damages, you will also need to understand how those are calculated and how to request them from the court.
Speak with a Lawyer Today
If you were seriously injured in a car accident, contact Gladstein Law Firm, PLLC today. We help injury victims just like you receive the compensation they deserve. Schedule a free consultation now by calling us or fill out an online contact form with your questions.
