Learn when you should call an attorney immediately and when you can delay
Following an auto accident, you want to get the matter resolved as quickly as possible. This is totally understandable. What is not understandable is why many people assume that involving a Riverside auto accident attorney in their case is going to complicate matters and make their claim take longer to resolve.
In reality, hiring an attorney will most likely make your claim go faster, because your attorney will help you be proactive in pursuing your claim despite delays or opposition from the insurance company. Hiring an attorney may also help your claim be resolved more favorably, since your attorney will be able to help you calculate a fair and reasonable amount of compensation to seek, and prevent you from unwittingly accepting a lowball offer from the insurance company.
So, now that you know how helpful hiring a Riverside auto accident attorney can be, you may wonder when exactly is the best time to bring an attorney in on your case.
You should consult an attorney immediately if:
- Someone has been seriously injured or killed
- It is unclear who caused the accident
- The accident involved multiple cars or other parties such as pedestrians
- The accident involved a commercial vehicle
- The police report contains inaccuracies and/or incorrectly puts you at fault
- The other driver is uninsured or underinsured
In these circumstances, you need to act quickly to preserve the evidence that will prove who caused your injuries and how severe those injuries are. Your Riverside auto accident attorney can help you do this as well as address any other complex legal issues arising from the case.
Your need for an attorney is less urgent if:
If the stakes in your case are not high (since you were not severely injured), the evidence of liability seems clear, and the insurance company seems to be treating you fairly, contacting a Riverside auto accident attorney is less urgent. However, it will still be beneficial for you to consult an attorney before accepting a final settlement offer to ensure you are receiving full and fair compensation.
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If you have been injured in a car accident, Fernando D. Vargas makes an excellent choice of attorney in Riverside CA. He has many years of experience aggressively representing his clients’ best interests and securing highly favorable outcomes even in the face of stiff opposition from insurance companies. If you would like to discuss your case with Attorney Vargas, please contact us at 909-982-0707 and request your free initial consultation.
