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It can be difficult to know what to do, whom to turn to and what to expect after being injured in a serious car accident—especially if you have never been in this situation before. Below, our legal team at The Kalka Law Group offers an overview of what car accident victims need to know following their collisions.
Our Atlanta personal injury attorneys have more than 30 years of cumulative legal experience that can be used to help accident victims protect their rights to compensation.
The steps you take after your car accident can have a major impact on whether or not you receive a settlement, as well as how much you are able to recover.
Here is a list of a few of the things you should do after you are injured in an auto collision:
The lawyer you choose to represent you can also play a major factor in the outcome of your case. You will want to pick an attorney who has extensive experience handling car accident cases. A lawyer who focuses mainly or solely on personal injury law may have a greater level of knowledge of how to best handle car accident cases.
Furthermore, you will want a lawyer who has a strong track for success, as well as one who will actually take the time to provide you with personalized service. Before choosing an attorney, make sure you do your research, both through the Internet and through direct questioning of the attorney or a firm representative.
Here are a few of the things you should find out:
The length of time it will take for an injury victim to obtain compensation through a personal injury claim or lawsuit will depend on various factors. With both the claims process and the litigation process, a resolution can take just a few months, or it can even take a few years. One major factor that could affect the time-frame of your case is the seriousness of the injuries.
When injuries are more serious or catastrophic, it may take a long time before the full extent and effect of the victim's injuries are apparent. It is important that attorneys not settle or litigate a case before they can prove the full monetary damages (past, current and future) of the victims' injuries. The injuries will likely need to be proven through medical records and statements or testimony provided by medical professionals.
In the claims process, it can take a great length of time to reach a settlement if the victim and the insurance company are not available to agree on a compensation amount. In litigation, the discovery stage (which involves the exchanging of key information between both sides in the lawsuit) and the stage of getting a date for a jury trial can potentially drag out the process.
At The Kalka Law Group, we do everything we can to help the claims or litigation process go as efficiently and smoothly as possible.
After an injury victim receives a personal injury settlement or verdict, entities that paid medical bills on the victim's behalf (or provided other benefits) might try to seek reimbursement through the compensation award. Some of these entities include health insurance companies, auto insurance companies (for medical payments), government-run providers of health benefits (including Medicaid and Medicare) and providers of workers' compensation.
These types of claims for reimbursement can greatly reduce the level at which you are able to benefit from your settlement or verdict award. Our firm can help you explore your options for eliminating or lowering your reimbursement obligations.
Learn more about what to expect in your personal injury case by calling our firm and setting up a free initial case evaluation. Contact The Kalka Law Group today so we can begin assisting you!
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