Most people who are involved in a motor vehicle accident do not know what to do.  When you have suffered an injury from an automobile accident, you can file a personal injury lawsuit against the person who caused the accident.   If you decide that you want to file a claim, it is best to consult a personal injury attorney.  Qualified personal injury attorneys have experience dealing with insurance companies and can tell you whether your case is worth pursuing.

Personal injury attorneys tend to operate on a contingency basis, which means that they collect a fee only if you win your case.  The initial consultation is always free and you will never have to worry about any costs incurred from trial.  If your personal injury lawyer wins/settles the case, the standard fee is one-third of the damages awarded.  For example, if your case settles for $100,000, your lawyer’s fee would be $33,000.  However, it is important to remember that if your case goes to trial and you are not awarded damages, you will never owe your lawyer any money.  This is the beauty of a contingency fee arrangement.

If you do receive compensation for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, the damages awarded can help with your medical expenses, loss of wages, and pain and suffering.  Further, if it is discovered that the person responsible for the accident displayed excessively negligent and/or reckless conduct while driving, you may be awarded punitive damages.

To learn more about the types of damages that can be awarded from an automobile lawsuit, click here.

 

Free, No Obligation Case Evaluation