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A car accident can cause you or your loved one to suffer from serious injuries. Injuries can be wide-ranging, and each crash victim will need different levels of medical treatment and recovery time. Car accident injuries can lead to lifelong medical expenses that you or your loved one might be responsible for paying for the rest of your lives. However, if another driver’s negligence led to your car accident, you have the right to hold that driver responsible for the compensation you need for your serious injuries and losses.
When it is time to fight for your compensation, the Odessa car accident lawyers at Stewart J. Guss, Attorney at Law, are who you want in your corner. We are a national law firm based in Texas with multiple offices around the country. We also work with affiliate law firms in most states that share our focus and dedication to excellence. No matter where you are located, we may be able to help you, so call or contact us now. We are open, for free, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, or you may contact us now by clicking here to submit your case for review.
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Filing Your Car Accident Claim
Another driver’s reckless actions can cause you or your loved one to experience serious harm. When the other driver’s actions cause losses for you, you can file a claim against that driver to recover the compensation you need for your injuries. You may wonder whether filing a claim for your injuries is necessary. Many people underestimate the seriousness of their losses, so they fail to take legal action. Reaching out to an Odessa car accident lawyer can help paint a clearer picture of what your losses and claim might be worth. However, certain factors will determine the worth of your claim.
The severity of your injuries
Your possible compensation directly stems from the severity of your injuries. Car accidents can cause:
- Back and neck pain
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Amputations
- Spinal cord injuries
- Fractures
More serious injuries require costlier medical care. They can also result in other losses, including lost income and pain and suffering. However, even minor injuries can result in losses for which you can seek compensation. If you need medical care, never assume your injuries are too minor to discuss a car accident claim.
The likelihood of recovering from your injuries
The probability of you recovering from your injuries is another important factor when determining your claim. Some injuries heal with treatment and time, while others are catastrophic. A catastrophic injury can permanently affect your ability to function normally, causing impairments, challenges, and ongoing costs for the rest of your life. We always consider the toll that your injuries will take on your life, whether you can still perform your regular activities, and how your injuries will affect you in the future to determine how much you deserve for your losses.
Liability of the other party
Another critical aspect of your claim is that you can prove the other party's liability in your accident. Insurance companies will not cover losses unless you can show their policyholders were to blame, which requires evidence. Our attorneys know how to investigate what happened and gather evidence of liability to ensure you have a successful claim. Proving car accident liability is not always easy. Further, insurance companies will often try to pin some of the blame on you to limit your recovery. We can ensure that insurance companies do not reduce your compensation due to false claims of liability on your part.
The insurance company’s response to your claim
You might determine an accurate value for your claim, but negotiating with the insurance company is your biggest challenge with your car accident claim. You and the insurance company are working towards two different objectives. You want to maximize as much compensation as possible for your claim, while the insurance company wants to avoid paying out your claim as much as possible. Insurers are businesses that want to limit payments to pad their bottom lines. They have many strategies to do so, and the insurance company might even resort to deceptive tactics to deny your claim or convince you to accept much less than you deserve. When you have our legal team handling your claim, these companies know they cannot use the same tricks on us.
Odessa Car Accident FAQs
What if the other driver responsible for my accident did not have insurance?
If the other driver liable for your accident was uninsured, other insurance policies can cover your compensation. You can file an insurance claim with your auto insurance's uninsured motorist coverage and seek compensation for your injuries. You can file a car accident claim against the other driver, but you may not receive compensation if they lack insurance. Filing with your own policy is likely necessary, and our legal team should handle this process.
Who will pay for my vehicle damage?
If another driver is liable for your accident, their insurance company should cover the costs of your vehicle repairs. Property damage is one of the losses that you can sue for in your car accident claim. You can include the costs of vehicle repairs or replacement in your claim, and this is something we will ensure we do not overlook.
When should I speak with an Odessa car accident lawyer about my claim?
After tending to your physical injuries, you want to speak with a car accident lawyer as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the insurance companies will not wait to try to influence you to begin the process, as they prefer you to start without help from a car accident lawyer. To prevent yourself from mistreatment by insurance companies, you need our car accident lawyers in your corner.
Should I still seek medical assistance if I feel fine?
Even if your car accident was minor or you feel fine after the accident, you always want to seek medical assistance. You may feel fine now, but hours or days after the accident, you can start to feel the actual pain of your accident-related injuries. You also want to ensure that you do not state that you are fine if police officers or insurance adjusters ask you. Insurance adjusters, in particular, will use this information against you later in your claim. Get a medical evaluation before ever commenting on your physical condition.
Can I get compensation if I had to take time off from work due to my accident?
Absolutely. In addition to medical expenses and property damage, lost wages are another typical damage that you can claim. If your injuries prohibited you from working or required you to take some days off, you can add up the days missed from work and the amount of money you lost due to not working. As proof, you can request a copy of your employer's timesheets and other pay statements and include them in your claim.
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