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Aside from the potential injuries and property damage they cause, car accidents are highly stressful occurrences. It can be overwhelming to go through on your own. A personal injury lawyer can help in many ways, including some you might not have considered. Here are a few ways a lawyer can help you get your life back in order after a car accident:

Offer Legal Advice

The details of a car accident are not always cut and dry. Here is an example: the police report lists you as the at-fault party, and because of this, you think you cannot pursue anyone for damages. 

But a good lawyer can evaluate your accident and potentially identify responsible parties you might not have considered. For instance, was your car and all its parts functioning properly? If there was a defect somewhere, your lawyer might be able to prove it contributed to the accident and seek damages from the manufacturer.

A lawyer can also clear up whether you can seek damages even if you were partially at-fault for the accident. 

Seek Damages

The most prominent role of a personal injury lawyer is to seek damages for injured clients. This process involves identifying responsible parties, gathering evidence against them, and pursuing compensation from those parties. With personal injury cases often involving thousands or even millions of dollars, the skill and experience of your lawyer matters a great deal.

Negotiate with Insurance Companies

To receive compensation after a car accident, you typically must deal with an insurance company at some point. They are often big and intimidating and will do what they can to pay you as little as possible. This means that they might try to mislead you into admitting fault or agreeing that your injuries are not as severe as you originally claimed. 

A good lawyer knows the tricks these insurers pull and will not fall prey to them. A good lawyer will also not be intimidated into settling for a less-than-optimal deal.

Help with Miscellaneous Tasks

The weeks that follow a car accident usually involve a long list of time-consuming tasks that, when you add them all up, create a lot of stress. For instance: where will you take your car to get it fixed? What about a rental vehicle? How will you transport yourself to and from work? Have you made a doctor’s appointment to examine you for injuries and document anything they find? What medical history and additional medical records will be needed and how will you obtain copies?

Your lawyer can help you handle these tasks, leaving you to focus on your health instead of your case.

See how a lawyer can help you; schedule a free consultation today.