After an auto accident, it may be obvious which driver was at fault. Maybe someone ran a red light or turned the wrong way down a one-way street. However, liability isn’t always so easy to determine, especially if the other driver is trying to blame you for an accident they caused. When this happens, a skilled lawyer can help protect your rights if you’ve been hurt due to someone else’s negligence.

Why You Need an Attorney to Establish Liability After an Accident

They Have Investigative Experience

The best personal injury attorneys have professional resources and investigative experience to which most people don’t have access. After listening to your version of events, they’ll review the police report, photos of the accident scene, and talk to any witnesses to determine who is at fault for the accident. Many of them even have relationships with crime scene reconstruction experts who can definitively establish liability, if necessary.

A Lawyer Will Protect Your Rights

As your lawyer is working to uncover the truth, the other driver’s insurance company will take any opportunity to blame you for the accident. Unfortunately, even relatively benign statements made to the insurance adjuster can be used against you later. Without an attorney, you may inadvertently claim responsibility for the accident, which could leave you liable for the other driver’s damages. Your attorney will speak to the insurance company on your behalf to eliminate confusion and miscommunication.

The skilled lawyers at The Finkelstein Law Firm, PLLC have protected the rights of accident victims throughout Goshen, NY, for over 20 years. If you’ve been in a car crash, you can rely on them to clearly establish liability and fight to get you the compensation you deserve. To discuss your accident and schedule a consultation, visit the website or call (845) 294-9003.