AUTOMOBILE INJURY

ADDISON AUTOMOBILE INJURY LAWYER

CAR ACCIDENT ATTORNEY ADDISON

Being involved in auto and car accidents do not only require looking after your injuries but also knowing your rights under the law. Your inquiries may be answered by an insurance adjuster but such a professional is employed by an insurance company and their loyalty is to the insurance firm they represent. As soon as you talk with one, the insurance adjuster will try to lessen your claims and shift the blame for the accident on you. Thus, the only way you can ensure that your rights are fully protected is to talk with an accident lawyer first. Legal counsel is critical, even before you make any statement.

There are many reasons why auto accidents occur but the basic elements are like any negligence claim. To be able to prove that someone has been negligent, your chosen car Addison accident attorney must be able to prove damages and negligence, which may have resulted from speeding, driver distraction or inattention and impairment. Driver impairment is a more common cause and can be caused by a variety of factors that include alcohol and substance abuse. In some cases, a lawsuit can also be brought against other parties aside from the erring driver.

If the negligent driver was working for another individual or business, his or her employer might have liability in the auto accident. Even if not on business, the owner of a vehicle can be held liable for the negligence of someone who operates his car through negligent entrustment. This is an area of tort law that usually arises when somebody allows another to drive his vehicle. The cause of action occurs when a party, called the entrustor, is held accountable for negligence for carelessly providing another party, called the entrustee, with a hazardous instrumentality, which allowed the entrustee to cause injuries to a third party with it.

What to Do After Auto or Car Accidents

The first thing that you should do after a car crash is to seek medical treatment for your injury. This should be done immediately as any delay can be used against you by the insurance company. In addition, the sooner you get medical attention, the sooner you can heal so know the extent of your injuries immediately and follow the recommended treatment.

You should then consult with an Addison personal injury attorney and not with an insurance firm. Insurance companies usually contact victims soon after car accidents to record their statements. If you are recovering from injuries, you are not in the best position to answer detailed inquiries. Report the incident but talk to a car accident lawyer soon after.

The sooner you get legal counsel the better, since witness accounts and evidences on the accident scene would still be fresh. In Addison, contact The Goolsby Law Firm as soon as possible. We will be the one who will deal with insurance adjusters directly and take care of any required paperwork. A consultation with one of their skilled car accident lawyers can be done for free.

The Goolsby Law Firm – Protecting Your Rights
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