There are a multitude of reasons why you should retain the services of a car crash injury lawyer after you’ve been injured in an accident — whether or not you were deemed to be “at fault” on the site of the collision.
Car Accident Bills Start Adding Up Right Away
For one, being able to manage the treatment of your injuries can be a challenging undertaking, even without thinking about legal challenges. If you are rushed to an emergency room far away from the one covered by your particular provider, you may need to pay for both the ambulance ride and the ER visit, at a higher rate than your in-network costs. Depending on the severity of your injuries, your medical care may quickly outstrip your insurance limits and become prohibitively expensive. A car crash injury lawyer can work with insurance providers as well as health care professionals, to help make sure you can cover your costs while documenting the severity of your injuries.
Injuries After a Car Accident Can Sometimes Crop Up Later
If you walk away from the accident with no discernable injuries at the site, you still could be impaired and not yet realize it. Some of the lasting repercussions of a vehicular collision, including the condition we commonly refer to as “whiplash,” may not make themselves apparent until weeks or months after the initial impact – and some of these types of injuries can last a lifetime. You should seek a medical evaluation immediately after the accident, even if you are not feeling any immediate discomfort or injury at the time of the collision.
If care is later needed, you may require the assistance of a car crash injury lawyer to make sure your full care and rehabilitation are indeed covered by your insurance or by your settlement. Recovery from an accident can be a slow and tedious process, and may require visits to specialists and therapy centers over a long period of time. You need to make sure the costs of your care are attributed to the car accident, so that the proper payments can follow.
Psychological Injuries Are Real Challenges, Too
Some of the impacts of such a collision may not even be physical. Post-traumatic stress, panic disorders, insomnia, and other psychological trauma may come as a result of the collision — and again, these conditions may not be apparent until well after the accident. An attorney who has a lot of experience with car crashes can also help you steer through the choppy waters of psychological treatment, and can help you find the professional medical assistance you need to recover.
Trust In Your Legal Team Is Vital
The personal injury attorneys at Clements, Taylor, Butkovich & Cohen, LPA, Co., Attorneys at Law, or “CTBC” for short, are very well acquainted with all types of automobile accidents and other vehicular accidents. We have worked with people who have sustained all types of injuries, including people with life-altering injuries. We know how traumatic these events can be, and how difficult it can be to even return phone calls after such an upsetting incident. You need someone on your side during this challenging time – someone who can advocate for your rights.
Just knowing that a legal professional can help take care of some of your concerns can help ease your mind. Having one less worry, one less concern keeping you awake at night, can help with your rehabilitation process, and make the whole journey to full recovery easier and less overwhelming. Finding a great car crash injury lawyer, with tons of experience, will help to put your mind at ease as you navigate the process.
If the person having sustained the injuries is a loved one, rather than yourself, we can help you be their advocate as well. They may need your assistance in handling the legal details, so that they can focus on whatever other work they need to do to recover.
Here at CTBC, we offer free consultations. We are a law firm with many years of experience handling car crash injuries. We know how to advocate for you or your loved one, and we will pursue the protection of your rights and a settlement that will help you be cared for.