Following a car accident, you have the right to get a lawyer, especially when a car accident was the fault of the other driver. An important thing to consider is that even if the car accident wasn't your fault, that doesn't mean you will be treated fairly by the other driver's insurance company. And sadly, sometimes, even your own insurance company may try to fight you with lowball offers or arguments that your injuries are preexisting or otherwise illegitimate.
When asking the question, "should I get a lawyer for a car accident that wasn't my fault," you need to recognize that you may still have to prove that you are blameless to get full compensation. Plenty of times, car insurance companies will attempt to discredit your account of the accident, so they don't have to pay for your injuries and damages. While not every accident warrants hiring a lawyer, if you feel like the insurance companies are not playing fair, our personal injury attorneys can make sure that they do.
And let's face it, a car accident is an upsetting thing to happen to anyone. You may be dealing with injuries and don't have the energy or emotional stamina to be on the phone arguing about your claim. You don't have to do this yourself, and we can handle all the legal matters while you rest and recover.
Seek medical care right away
Even if you don't think you've been injured after a collision, you should always seek medical care because injuries can often take a while to manifest. A concussion, whiplash, internal injury, or internal bleeding may take days to be noticeable. Only your doctor can tell you if you're okay. Furthermore, medical documentation is vital when it comes to getting the kind of compensation you deserve. Medical records that document your injuries are more helpful when it shows you went to a doctor directly after the accident.
However, let's say you decided to wait it out to see how you felt. Maybe a week goes by, and that splitting headache you've had ever since the accident isn't going away. Going to see a doctor a week after your accident doesn't mean the insurance companies can get away with not paying; it just makes it a little harder to connect your injuries to the accident in question. However, a lawyer can make this legal process much easier.