After an auto accident, victims are often unsure of their next steps, especially if they’ve been seriously injured. While insurance companies are supposed to pay damages to those hurt as a result of their clients’ carelessness, most will use any tactic necessary to frustrate victims and minimize the value of valid claims. In these situations, a skilled personal injury attorney will represent your interests and ensure you get the compensation you deserve.

How an Auto Accident Attorney Will Help

Estimating Your Actual Damages

Insurance companies may approach you with an offer while you’re still in the hospital, sometimes before the full extent of your injuries is even known. However, accepting this settlement will mean giving up your right to sue for further damages if you need additional treatments. Your attorney will know how to calculate your damages, including all your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.

Proving Liability

In the hopes of coercing you to accept a lower offer, insurance companies may claim they aren’t responsible for your injuries, or they may even try to blame you for the accident. The best injury attorneys have access to investigative resources and skilled professionals, which they can draw upon to prove the insurer’s liability for your losses.

Negotiating With Insurers

When discussing the accident with you, the insurance adjuster will be listening for statements that can be used against you later on. To prevent mistakes that could derail your claim, you can require all communication to go through your attorney, who will know how to counteract these tactics. Under the threat of an expensive lawsuit, insurance companies will often make a fair offer if the victim is represented by an attorney.

If you were injured in an auto accident, Stephen B. Kaufman, P.C. will aggressively protect your rights and provide the best legal representation possible. They’ve been fighting for the people of Bronx, NY, for over 40 years, establishing themselves as attorneys you can trust. Give them a call today at (718) 822-0500 to schedule an initial consultation, and visit them online to learn more about their services.