{"id":12836,"date":"2021-12-23T06:38:10","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T11:38:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/?page_id=12836"},"modified":"2023-03-14T15:59:25","modified_gmt":"2023-03-14T19:59:25","slug":"what-does-car-accident-lawyer-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/car-accident\/faqs\/what-does-car-accident-lawyer-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What does Car Accident Lawyer Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A car accident lawyer\u2019s primary role is obtaining compensation. They also defend a client\u2019s rights and fulfill other case-related duties, such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gathering evidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filing your claim\/lawsuit<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handling all communications with the insurance company<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negotiating for a fair settlement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advocating for you in court<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A car accident lawyer\u2019s help can benefit you after a car accident. You should focus on your recovery while we do all the heavy lifting.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>Specific Duties of a Car Accident Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWinning compensation\u201d describes a car accident lawyer\u2019s goal. To reach that goal, a car accident lawyer may:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Communicate with Insurance Companies on Your Behalf<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance companies are usually involved in car accidents. One or all parties in an accident may have auto insurance. A car accident lawyer will deal with insurers regardless of the case outcome.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Protect the Client from Insurance Companies<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The typical insurance company has serious resources\u2014lawyers, finances, a fleet of employees, and industry knowledge. These companies can coax victims into quick, cheap settlements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They may even convince the victim to admit fault where there is none. In dealing with insurance companies, the car accident lawyer is protecting the client.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Investigate the Accident, Gather Evidence, and Document Losses<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A car accident lawyer may hire investigators. Those investigators may:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Photograph injuries and property damage<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gather video evidence<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Obtain witness accounts<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Secure any other relevant evidence<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evidence may reveal the cause of your accident. It may also prove negligence by one or more defendants. Your lawyer will also identify and document your accident-related losses. Proof of your losses may include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical records and bills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proof of income prior to your accident<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notes from a mental health professional<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bills for property repair or replacement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testimony from witnesses of your losses<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A lawyer will build the strongest possible case for their client. Evidence and documentation are crucial components of any case.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Draft and File Claims and Lawsuits<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A car accident lawyer does the behind-the-scenes work in a car accident case. Drafting claims and lawsuits, completing supporting documents, and making phone calls are some of a lawyer\u2019s day-to-day duties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These are time-consuming but important aspects of a claim or lawsuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Negotiate a Settlement or Go to Trial<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your lawyer may explore an insurance settlement first. Such settlements do not always work for car accident victims, though. Insurance policies may provide too little coverage, or insurance companies may not negotiate fairly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A pre-trial settlement may be the next option. Your lawyer may secure compensation from liable parties without a trial. As the last option, your lawyer may go to trial. They may receive a favorable judgment from a jury.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>What Compensation Will a Car Accident Lawyer Seek for You?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A car accident lawyer should seek total coverage of your losses. The <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">type <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of awards they pursue and the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">total amount <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they seek will depend on your losses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your settlement or judgment may cover:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ambulance transportation from the accident site<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency medical care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospital-specific expenses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medications<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow-up medical care<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical imaging services<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost income<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diminished earning power<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain and suffering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treatment for your pain and suffering<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The loss of a loved one<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fatal car accident may warrant a wrongful death case. Your relationship to the deceased will dictate your recoverable losses. Damages may include lost companionship, lost parental guidance, lost financial support, funeral expenses, and pain and suffering. Pain and suffering is a significant damage in wrongful death cases. The loss of a loved one may warrant a substantial recovery.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Who Pays in a Car Accident Case?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negligent parties are generally responsible for a car accident. Negligent acts that can contribute to a car accident include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speeding<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving while drunk or on drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Overserving alcohol to someone who will be driving<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Weaving through traffic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tailgating<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing lanes dangerously<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ignoring traffic signals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving while distracted<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Driving while tired<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Motorists are often defendants in car accident cases\u2014not always, though. Other parties can be liable for car accidents. Someone who creates or allows dangerous road conditions may be liable. Manufacturers may be liable for vehicle or component defects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some defendants are responsible for the acts of a negligent party. An employer may owe you compensation if their employee caused your accident, for example.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>The Cost of Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can hire a car accident lawyer from our firm at no upfront cost. You also never pay out of pocket. We take our fees from your settlement or court award. You pay nothing if you do not receive a financial award.*<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Call George Sink Injury Lawyers Today<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can review <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/results\/\n\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">our case results<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/testimonials\/\n\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">client testimonials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get an idea of what it\u2019s like to work with us.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Our team will oversee your case. This way, you will not have to worry about your claim or lawsuit. Let us fight for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call George Sink Injury Lawyers today at <a style=\"white-space: nowrap;\" href=\"tel:(888) 612-7001\">(888) 612-7001<\/a> for a free consultation. Just focus on getting better and leave the rest to us.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A car accident lawyer\u2019s primary role is obtaining compensation. 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