When Life Spins Out Of Control: Important Steps After A Car Accident
If you've just been in a traffic accident, you're probably already overwhelmed at all the things must now be done. If you've been injured, you need to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. You'll probably want to consult with a Fort Worth personal injury lawyer too. If your car, truck or motorcycle has been damaged, you'll need to get it either repaired or replaced. Whatever the situation, you do need to make sure that you contact your own insurance provider to notify them of the fact that you've been involved in a wreck.
Assuming that you were not at fault for causing the wreck, it would also be appropriate to contact the negligent driver's insurance company. However, it is vital that you treat carefully when dealing with them, as they will likely want you to give a recorded statement discussing the crash and any injuries that you have sustained. You have no obligation to provide a recorded statement. Should you decide to give a recorded statement, be brief and be careful. The insurance adjustor will try to use your words against you to damage your claim for compensation. Often, it is far better to simply decline to give a statement.
If you haven't yet met with an accident and injury attorney by this point, it would be highly recommended rather than attempting to deal with the insurance adjustor alone. The lawyers at the Anderson Law Firm know the dirty tricks so often employed by insurance adjustors when dealing with highway collision victims. One of their favorite tactics is to delay everything as much as possible. Initially, they might delay accepting that their client was responsible for the accident. Then they will attempt to delay paying you your compensation. They know that it is frustrating and they know that the longer they avoid making a payment, the more likely a claimant is likely to accept a lowball settlement because they will be in a bind and have medical bills which need to be paid. The only way to counter this unfair behavior is to hire an experienced trial attorney to push the case for you.
When you hire the Anderson Law Firm, we will deal with the insurance company for you. If they don't make a reasonable offer to pay you the full and fair compensation you deserve, then we can take the case to trial so that you can receive the damages you are entitled to under Texas law. We will handle all expenses incurred through working the case, too - meaning you don't pay us a penny until your case is successfully resolved and you receive your settlement check.
For a no obligation consultation, please call us toll free at 800-354-6275 or in Fort Worth at 817-294-1900, or you can contact us online, and one of our attorneys will be in touch as soon as possible.
Mark Anderson has been practicing personal injury law since 1991 and is recognised as one of the best attorneys in his field.
Mark is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization – a distinction held by fewer than 2% of Texas lawyers. He was selected as a life member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum as recognition for his success in recovering compensation for his clients. He has been honored with the prestigious AV Rating by the Martindale Hubbard System and has been rated 10/10 (the highest level possible) by the AVVO Rating System which ranks attorneys based on experience, conduct and industry recognition. Mark was selected as a Top Personal Injury Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine in 2009 and 2010.
For more information about Mark, see his biography.
