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Car accidents are not just dangerous and painful; they can also be very legally complex. While many injured drivers file insurance claims hoping to get the financial compensation they need, some are sorely disappointed. Whether an insurance company is not playing fair or the other driver is being less than honest about how the crash happened, an attorney might be just what you need to get justice.
Your lawyer can help you take stock of your damages, which might be more numerous and valuable than you initially thought. It is not uncommon for injured drivers to underestimate the value of their claims, and your lawyer can make sure you get everything you are entitled to. First, we need evidence showing how the other driver is responsible for the crash. This is often a difficult task, and your attorney should have the skills and experience to assist. To begin the case, you must draft and file a formal complaint with the court. This is an incredibly important first step, as the complaint may set the tone for the rest of the case.
Get a free claims assessment from our car accident attorneys to begin your case by calling Wruck Paupore at (219) 322-1166.
Your damages are all the things you might have lost and injuries you sustained as a direct result of the car accident. Losses may include money in addition to less tangible things, like pain or distress. Plaintiffs sometimes underestimate the value of their damages, but an attorney can help you ensure everything is accounted for, and you get all the compensation you deserve.
Economic damages revolve around the money you had to spend because of the accident. Anyone who has ever been in a car accident can attest to the fact that accidents are expensive. First, we should account for your medical bills. Even minor injuries might require costly treatment. If your injuries were more serious and require greater care, your damages might be high. Next, we should think about the property you lost in the accident. This can include your damaged vehicle and any personal belongings inside the car that were destroyed. Finally, we should consider your ability to work. If you cannot return to your job after the accident because of your injuries, we can claim your lost earnings as part of your damages.
Non-economic damages are not based on money but instead based on your personal experiences during and after the accident. These damages are inherently subjective and may vary from case to case. As such, our car accident lawyers need strong evidence of your pain, suffering, distress, and loss of enjoyment of your life to convince the jury that these damages are worthwhile. If you are unsure whether you experienced anything like this, consider how your mental and emotional health might have suffered after the accident.
Evidence is like the beating heart of your case. Without it, your case cannot possibly succeed. Where to get evidence is the million-dollar question. Much important evidence might be found at the collision scene, but these scenes are usually cleaned up quickly by law enforcement, and evidence is often lost. However, it is common for drivers to take photos of the crash to send to insurance companies. If you took photos, they may contain details about the accident that we can use to prove your claims, and your photos may be entered into evidence in court.
Additional evidence might take the form of testimony. Witnesses, such as other drivers and passengers at the accident scene, may testify about what they saw the day of the accident. The more witnesses whose testimony aligns with yours, the stronger your claims may be. Your own testimony may be crucial, too. While some plaintiffs find it difficult to relive the trauma of the accident in court, doing so may show the jury just how serious the accident was and how deeply it affected them.
Additional evidence might come in the form of records. For example, your medical records may help us prove how badly you were injured and the cost of medical care. Suppose the defendant was driving as part of their job (e.g., taxi driver, trucker, bus driver). In that case, certain business records might reveal that the driver was poorly trained or that the vehicle was not properly maintained or other information that can help your case.
Many injured drivers resist hiring a lawyer to take legal action. After all, they have insurance for a reason. However, if insurance is not as helpful as you need it to be, a lawyer can be a significant help.
First, you should hire a lawyer because you might be badly hurt and cannot take legal action alone. Your attorney should be able to do the heavy lifting, such as navigating complex legal procedures, reviewing the laws that apply to the case, and developing legal strategies to help you win the case. Trying to do all this on your own while dealing with painful injuries might be impossible.
Car accident cases are known to be time-consuming. It might not be realistic for you to fully dedicate yourself to your case while returning to work and supporting your family. Whether you are working through an insurance claim or exploring other legal options, your lawyer can handle the case while you focus on returning to your normal life.
Your attorney should also know the ins and outs of the legal system. Whatever legal option you pursue, there will likely be complex paperwork and procedures to follow. Your lawyer can draft and file the appropriate paperwork, communicate with the defendant’s counsel, and guide your case through the system as quickly and efficiently as possible.
Get a free initial case evaluation from our car accident lawyers by calling Wruck Paupore at (219) 322-1166.
Don is a founding partner and one of the nation’s top-ranked personal injury litigators. He is a member of the Multi-million Dollar Advocates Forum, which includes less than 1% of the nation’s trial lawyers, and awarded the highest ranking given by Martindale Hubbel and AVVO.
More importantly, Don understands representing personal injury victims is about more than recovering the best settlement: it’s about helping clients get back on their feet and supporting them in every aspect of their recovery.
In nearly all cases, our clients seek compensation from the wrongdoer’s insurance company. Before forming Wruck Paupore, Jason worked for a prominent law firm representing some of the world’s largest insurers. This experience gives Jason a deep understanding of the insurance industry and the strategies it uses to pay injury victims as little as possible.
Jason -- and our entire team -- put this inside knowledge to work to force insurance companies to pay what is actually owed. Often, we use the insurance company’s own tactics against them as we fight for the full compensation our client deserves.
For more than four decades, Keith has been fighting for injury victims. During that time, he’s watched the insurance industry change, with insurers now more interested in protecting their stock price than treating injury victims fairly.
Since the beginning, Keith has put people first. From his childhood in Gary, Indiana during the 1960’s and working his way through law school, Keith has risen to become one of the Midwest’s most respected trial lawyers. He has never forgotten that being a lawyer is about helping people -- and seeing injury victims through struggles in a way that could change their lives forever.
Over the decades, Keith, Don and Jason have fought relentlessly for clients, even when other lawyers have said the case was impossible to win.
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