The San Francisco Bay Area roads can be a dangerous place and San Francisco Car Accident Lawyer is what you need in this type of situation. Auto collisions happen every day on our freeways and on our streets. Even a small accident can cause a lot of stress for the driver and the passengers, however, with the help of a good attorney you can make sure that you know how to act when the collision occurs and how to recover maximum compensation for your damages. It is very important to stay calm and collected when confronted with a complicated situation and to take steps to make sure that your finances are not also injured in the collision. Although your insurance company is technically on your side, you shouldn’t assume that they want to provide you with the maximum amount of compensation. In fact, the goal of all insurance companies, whether it is your company or the company of the at-fault party, is to limit their own damages and not to provide you with the maximum possible compensation. This is one of the reasons why you need an experienced San Francisco Car Accident Lawyer to represent you.
An experienced San Francisco Car Accident Lawyer will be equipped with the knowledge of the law and the insurance industry to provide you with a full range of service. With the help of an attorney you will get your car repaired faster or, if your car is a destroyed, you will receive compensation to allow you to buy a new car. An attorney can recommend experienced physicians and other medical providers specializing in treating your injuries. An attorney can value your case and your damages in order to maximize your recovery. Unlike the insurance companies, your attorney’s job is to maximize your recovery. Moreover, an attorney will conduct all communications with the insurance companies saving you stress and protecting your privacy while advocating your position.
However, in order for your San Francisco Car Accident Lawyer to have the best chance at maximizing your settlement, you need to take certain steps as soon as the accident occurs and throughout the settlement process. This articles will discuss the steps you can take in order to increase your chances of obtaining the highest possible settlement.
What to do right after a car accident?
- Right after the collision, if it is safe, make sure that the cars don’t move from their original positions.
- If possible take pictures of the collision, of the location of the cars, of the damages to the cars, of your injuries and the injuries of others.
- Exchange all of the insurance information with the other driver or drivers involved, including: names, drivers license numbers, addresses, phone numbers, insurance information (Insurance Company Name, Phone Number, and Policy Number). Write down the license plate numbers of the cars involved just in case someone presents you with false information.
- If you think you are not responsible for the collision, call the police and insist on having a police report prepared.
- If you were injured, do not refuse emergency services, even if you are not insured. If the other side is at fault, their insurance will cover your medical expenses.
- If there are witnesses at the scene, take down their contact information, including their name, phone number, and address. Look around and see if there are security cameras or traffic cameras that may have captured the collision. It is very important to stay calm and collected and to involve as many witnesses as possible so that these witnesses could confirm the facts of the collision in the event of a lawsuit.
What not to do right after a car accident?
- Do not leave the scene of the accident without exchanging insurance information.
- If possible, do not give statements to the police, the other parties, or the insurance companies without consulting with San Francisco Car Accident Lawyer first. You will likely be under a lot of stress, shock, and excitement after a collision. In such as state you are unlikely to present your side adequately.
- Do not discuss anything about the car accident with any insurance companies. Even your own insurance company may have interests that are opposed to your own. Leave the communications with the insurance companies to your attorney.
- If you were injured, do not ignore your treatment, even if you do not have insurance. If you do not seek medical treatment within a reasonable time after the collision, the insurance companies may deny your claim even if you have serious injuries and require treatment.
If you have been in a car accident, the important thing is to try to get the facts and evidence as discussed above and to leave the rest to a professional lawyer. Your San Francisco Car Accident Lawyer will present your case in a way which will highlight your damages to the insurance companies showing them that it is in their own interest to provide you with a good settlement offer. Finally, if the insurance company refuses to be reasonable, an attorney can take the case to court and sue the insurance company or the at-fault party to recover for you. In short, the attorney can negotiate with the insurance company, threaten litigation, and if necessary back up that threat by filing the complaint and prosecuting your case…
What can the office of Michael Martinovsky do for you?
• Provide you with a FREE consultation and immediate help.
• Help with obtaining medical treatment and arranging payment for the treatment.
• Help with obtaining compensation for all of your losses, including: medical expenses, rental car expenses,
out of pocket expenses, lost wages, pain, suffering, and inconvenience.
• Help obtain the highest possible recovery for your case.
• Unlike many other law firms, Michael Martinovsky will take your case all the way to trial if necessary to protect your rights and obtain compensation for your injuries. San Francisco Car Accident Lawyer will not be intimidated by the insurance companies and will litigate your case aggressively to make sure that you receive the highest possible compensation.
