If you have been injured in a car accident or similar accident, you may wonder if you have grounds for a personal injury claim. The answer depends on the accident and who else was involved. The best way to get answers about your specific case is to contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas to request a free legal consultation from an experienced personal injury attorney. You can contact us at 909-982-0707 now to get started. In the meantime, read on to learn a little bit about what the process involves.
The First and Most Important Step is to Get Medical Care
First and foremost, before you contact a personal injury attorney, you should ensure that your health is being taken care of. Even if you do not see any visible injuries and you do not feel like you are in pain, you should have a medical professional evaluate you. This can be a first responder at the scene of the accident, a doctor in an emergency room, or your own doctor in the days following the accident.
Seeing a doctor serves two purposes. First, it helps ensue you are safe and rules out any internal injuries. Second, it creates a medical record of the injury. This can be crucial when it comes to your personal injury case.
Your Initial Call Will Be a Free Case Evaluation
When you first contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas, we will begin by going over the facts of your case. It may be a straight forward case in which you do not need legal help. It may be that the claims adjuster is trying to get you to settle for much less than you are owed. After we have assessed the facts, we can determine if you have a valid claim.
If we believe you do, and we take your case, then we will do so on a contingency basis. This assures that you do not pay a cent for your legal fees until we win your case. In the event that we do not win your case, you will not owe us anything for said legal fees.
We Will Collect and Analyze Evidence
The first step of representing you involved us gathering and analyzing evidence. We will look at witnesses testimonies, debris from the crash scene, and police reports. We will determine who is at fault and gather the necessary evidence to prove your case. We will also assess damages for your case, including pain and suffering, current and future medical costs, lost wages, lost future earning capacity, and more.
Once we have determined a reasonable settlement, we will negotiate with the insurance adjuster to attempt a fair settlement. If they refuse, then we will take your case to court. Call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas now at 909-982-0707 to get started.
