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Avoid These Common Mistakes Auto Accident Victims Make – Mistake #2

Mistake #2 – Talking to the at-fault parties insurance company.

I frequently see motor vehicle accident victims who have talked to the at-fault person’s insurance company without the benefit of representation. Often times auto accident victims inadvertently say something that is not helpful to their personal injury claim or may even prove to be harmful to their case. Don’t make this mistake. No matter what the insurance company representative might tell you, the real purpose for talking to you is to get information that can be used against you. Furthermore, insurance companies usually record these conversations. Thus we recommend that you always consult with an experienced personal injury attorney before speaking with the at-fault party’s insurance company. Call us today for your free initial consultation.

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Avoid These Common Mistakes Auto Accident Victims Make – Mistake #1

Unfortunately, there are some common mistakes people make after they are in an auto accident.  Over the next few days, I’ll post the six most common mistakes and what you can do to avoid them if you are ever involved in an auto accident.

Mistake #1 – Waiting to call an attorney

Too often people wait to contact an attorney to get help regarding their case. Waiting often results in the loss or destruction of important evidence which can significantly hurt your chances for a fair recovery for your injuries. For example, pavement markings can be used to show that the other vehicle was in the wrong lane. However pavement markings disappear quickly.

Waiting only hurts your case. Don’t be a victim twice. If you have been in an accident call immediately. And if a loved one has been injured and is unable to call, don’t hesitate to call on their behalf. Initial consultations are free so it will not cost you anything to talk to us.

Automobile Accidents Cause Serious Injury

In spite of the many safety advances made in the design of automobiles, motor vehicle accidents often times result in significant injuries such as fractures, internal injuries, lacerations, brain injuries, etc. which can cause life long pain and suffering.

Whether or not you can bring a lawsuit against the other individuals involved in the accident depends upon whether or not that individuals negligence or carelessness caused the accident.

It is also important to consider whether or not a defective product such as a defective automobile may have contributed to have caused the accident.  For example, did the airbag fail to deploy when it should have, did the seat back break causing the injured victim to fly out of his seat thereby sustaining a head injury or did an improperly designed gas tank rupture causing the vehicle to catch fire.

As an experienced personal injury attorney, I examine all of the possible causes of the accident including whether a defective product, etc. was a factor.  If you have been injured in an accident, I recommend that you immediately contact us so that we can investigate your possible claims before important evidence is lost or destroyed.