Don't Wait to Get a Car Accident Attorney

First, ensure you and any other motorists or passengers involved in the accident don't need emergency medical help. Your first move should always be to check yourself and others for severe injuries. Next, take lots of pictures of the accident. You want to have photo evidence of all damage, no matter how small it seems. Then, call your insurance. In the few days after an accident, watch for any delayed injuries. It's always best to speak to a doctor after an accident and keep records of your visit. Then, depending on the state of your vehicle and yourself, you may need to call a lawyer.

During your consultation, a lawyer will want to know the exact accident date and the time of day it happened. A lawyer will also want to know precisely how the accident occurred and if the other driver admitted fault. They'll likely ask to see medical records for doctor visits after the accident and if your injuries make daily tasks hard. A lawyer will also want to know about your car insurance and the other driver's insurance. A lawyer will take all this information and decide if you have a case and, if you do, how they can best help you recover damages.

The lawyer isn't the only one who needs to ask questions. You should find out upfront what their fees are. For most car accident lawyers, you only have to pay them if they win you damages; their payment will come from that payout. So make sure to ask what percentage they will take. In addition to that, ask them if they charge out-of-pocket costs (also known as case-related costs), which they may charge you if your case does not win. Next, ask the lawyer about their timeframe—how much time can they spend on your case, and how long do they think it will take to resolve it? Make sure, as well, to ask them a bit about their trial success rate and how many cases like yours they've won..