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As a passenger who was injured in an accident, you may have a legal right to financial compensation. This compensation could come from either driver, depending on who was responsible for the accident. These types of claims can present complex legal issues, and you need an experienced car accident lawyer to guide you through the process.
The most important priority is looking after your health. Always see a doctor right after the accident to have your injuries diagnosed and treated. If you wait too long to get medical help, you could complicate your physical condition and legal case. When you see a doctor, they will give you the treatment records that you can use when you file a car insurance claim.
As a passenger, you may have the legal right to sue either driver who was involved in the accident. If the driver of the other car was to blame, you can file a claim or lawsuit against them. You retain the right to sue the driver of the vehicle that you were in at the time of the accident. Only spouses are not allowed to file claims against each other and sue.
In fact, you should not hesitate to file a claim against the driver of the car you were in, even if they were a friend of yours. Their insurance company would pay your damages, and you are leaving money on the table if you elect not to file the claim. You need to take care of yourself and look after your own interests, meaning you should not absorb a financial loss that the insurance company would otherwise pay.
One of the most important phone calls that you can make is to an experienced car accident lawyer. If someone else has injured you through their careless actions, they may owe you a significant amount of money. However, it is their insurance company who will likely be paying you. To get the money that you deserve, you would need to go through the insurance company first, and that is never easy. The legal process for car accidents is not designed to be user-friendly, and you will not obtain the best result if you try to handle matters on your own. What can make matters more complicated is when there are two parties who are filing claims against the same insurance policy.
When you hire an experienced car accident lawyer, they will represent and fight for you at every step of the way. They will deal with the insurance company on your behalf, advising you to reject any settlement offers that do not fully pay you. When the insurance company sees that you have hired an attorney, they know that you have the capability to file a lawsuit, and that is exactly what they do not want.
Insurance companies are known for their aggressive negotiation tactics. They will make your settlement offers that are for less than you deserve to try to save money on your claim. You are never under any obligation to accept what you are offered after a car accident claim. You have the legal right to full financial compensation. However, you need to be patient and hold out for as long as it takes until you are offered the full amount of your damages. If necessary, you even need to be prepared to file a lawsuit and have a jury decide the matter.
If you were a passenger who was hurt in a crash, a New Castle car accident lawyer at Jacobs & Crumplar, P.A. can fight for you to receive a full settlement check. Call us today at 302-656-5445 or use our online contact form to schedule a free initial consultation. Our offices are in New Castle and Millsboro, Delaware, and we serve clients in New Castle County, Kent County, and Sussex County.