There is always a reason for a multi-car accident taking place and if you were involved in one and it wasn’t your fault but you were injured a personal injury attorney should be prepared to take on your case. With the rise in use of mobile phones and other electronic devices, multi-car accidents are more common today than ever before as people so often lose attention while talking or texting. If, as a driver, a car suddenly brakes in front of you and it’s too late to stop an accident is more or less inevitable and difficult to prevent. You will need to call a personal injury lawyer who will help to file a damages claim on your behalf.
Damages You May Be Entitled To In a Multi-Car Accident
You should be able to claim the following damages in a personal injury claim:
- damage to your car
- the cost of medical treatment until full recovery
- any lost income while you are unable to work
- an amount for pain and suffering depending on the severity of your injuries
- punitive damages calculated after proving the person who caused the accident was deliberately negligent
- the police report compiled by the attending police officer
- photographs taken at the scene of the accident
- receipts for medical treatment
- cam footage showing the accident
- estimation of the medical treatment still required
- car repair receipt
- assessment from your employer of loss of wages
Evidence You May Need to File a PI Claim for a Multi –Car Accident
Before you can start a PI claim you will need sufficient evidence to support it. This could include:
All this evidence will help your attorney reach a successful settlement to cover your financial hardship for an accident that was not your fault. Your attorney will only take on a claim that he or she is likely to win.
Will a Lawyer Take My Case?
PI lawyers will first assess a potential PI claim before taking it on. Most PI lawyers will provide a free initial consultation and a contingency fee arrangement. This means that legal fees are deferred until a settlement is reached. This also means that lawyers will be more prepared to take on a case when there are good grounds for success.
A lot of money is at stake when filing a personal injury claim and your attorney will ensure your claim meets the deadline set by the statute of limitations in your state. If you don’t have an attorney working on your behalf there may be a delay caused by the insurer and in the end you may only be offered a token amount.
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