{"id":19663,"date":"2022-10-30T19:08:12","date_gmt":"2022-10-30T23:08:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/?page_id=19663"},"modified":"2023-06-30T13:25:41","modified_gmt":"2023-06-30T17:25:41","slug":"what-do-car-accident-lawyers-do","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/faqs\/what-do-car-accident-lawyers-do\/","title":{"rendered":"What do Car Accident Lawyers Do?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car accident lawyers protect the legal rights of their clients who have been in car crashes. In addition to protecting their rights, lawyers also manage the entirety of their client\u2019s legal case. Much of what car accident lawyers do involves building cases for injured parties.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>How Car Accident Lawyers Help Injured Parties<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you hire a car accident lawyer to help you with your case, you can expect them to assist with a wide variety of aspects surrounding your claim or lawsuit.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identifying Liable Parties<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car accidents lawyers will investigate accidents to determine all liable parties. This can be a confusing matter, as multiple cars may have been involved. In some cases, such as truck accidents, employers, manufacturers, and maintenance companies can also be liable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a Case and Negotiate<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once a car accident attorney has identified all liable parties, they will begin gathering evidence to build a robust case. Evidence might 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;\">Photos and videos of the accident and the accident scene<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eyewitness testimony<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expert witness testimony<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They will use this evidence to establish the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Duty of care<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The other driver had a duty to operate their vehicle in a safe manner.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Breach of duty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The other driver breached their duty by behaving negligently. Negligent behaviors might include distracted driving, intoxicated driving, speeding, driving while fatigued, or following too closely.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Causation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The other driver\u2019s negligent behavior caused the accident.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Damages<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The accident caused you physical, financial, or emotional damages.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determine the Value of Your Case<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After their investigation, the car accident lawyer and their team will estimate a value for your case. Potential damages might include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical bills<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lost wages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Diminished earning capacity<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Miscellaneous expenses<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/legal-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com\/pain+and+suffering\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain and suffering<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental anguish<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Handle All Communication With Insurers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After an accident, insurance companies typically contact both parties to get their sides of the story. While this might seem innocuous, insurance companies are often looking for ways to pay injured parties less than what they may be entitled to. To do this, the insurance adjuster may ask leading questions, attempting to get you to admit fault or claim that you are uninjured.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To ensure that this does not happen, a car accident attorney will <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/car-accident\/faqs\/dealing-with-insurance\/\n\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">deal with the insurance companies after your car accident<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Negotiate With Insurers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance companies often offer much lower amounts than an injured party might be entitled to. Many of those injured parties have no experience with negotiating and will simply accept what they can get. A lawyer can handle the negotiations on your behalf.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a lawyer cannot recover a fair settlement, they can take the case to trial.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Explain Your Rights<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people do not know their legal rights after an accident. Lawyers are well-versed in legal matters, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scstatehouse.gov\/code\/t56c009.php\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">South Carolina\u2019s Motor Vehicle Financial Responsibility Act<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, for example. When you enlist the services of a car accident lawyer, they will ensure that you understand your legal rights and how to exercise them.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car Accident Lawyers Work on a Contingency-Fee Basis<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Car accident attorneys handle cases on a contingency-fee basis. This means they do not charge any upfront fees or require a retainer. They will also advance the costs associated with the case. This could include the expenses related to hiring expert witnesses or filing forms in court.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They do not recover attorney\u2019s fees unless and until their client recovers compensation. If their client does not recover compensation, they are not paid for their time. There is no risk when you work with a car accident lawyer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When to Contact a Car Accident Lawyer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The earlier you contact a car accident lawyer, the earlier they can get started on your case. This is beneficial because evidence can be lost or destroyed, and building a strong case takes time.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call Our Team to Get Started Today<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or a loved one suffered injuries or you lost a loved one due to a vehicle crash, a car accident attorney can help you pursue justice and fight to ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries and other losses.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At George Sink Injury Lawyers, we have the financial resources to stand toe-to-toe with any insurance company and fight for your legal rights and interests. We have been assisting car accident victims and other injured parties for over 40 years. We want to help you, too.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Call us or fill out our online form right away to get started. We offer a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/free-consultation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free consultation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, during which we will determine whether you have a case and discuss what car accident lawyers do for people like you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Car accident lawyers protect the legal rights of their clients who have been in car crashes. In addition to protecting their rights, lawyers also manage the entirety of their client\u2019s legal case. Much of what car accident lawyers do involves building cases for injured parties. 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