Auto & Car Accident Injury

If the other driver is at fault for the accident, their insurance company is typically responsible for paying for the damage to your vehicle.

Your medical bills may be paid by some combination of the at-fault driver's insurance and your own insurance, depending upon the laws where you live.  If you are not at fault, your insurance company is not allowed to increase your premiums and/or cancel your coverage.

If you were injured in a car accident, it is imperative that you seek medical attention immediately. Going to the emergency room or your family doctor provides documentation of your injuries and prevents the insurance company from claiming you were not injured. When necessary, we may recommend doctors to you who will agree to treat your injuries now, with the understanding that they will be paid after you receive a settlement to your case.

If the other driver does not have insurance, but you do, we may be able to proceed with a claim against your insurance company. This coverage is called uninsured motorist coverage. Keep in mind, your insurance company will want to pay you as little as possible, just like any other insurance company. They make money on collecting premiums, not by paying accident settlement claims.

Rest assured. Our fees are generated by a percentage of the final settlement that you receive. There will be NO money taken out of your pocket and no retainer fees. WE GET PAID ONLY WHEN YOU GET PAID.

Absolutely do not sign anything until you have spoken to an injury lawyer. Why? Because after an accident, it’s you against the insurance company and they don’t want to pay you any more than they have to. The insurance company works hard to protect their rights – not yours.

Don’t settle for a low-ball offer from the insurance company.  Fight them with a car accident attorney from our Washington, DC Firm. Studies show that people receive significantly higher settlement amounts when they hire an attorney, versus fighting the insurance company themselves.

An adjuster will most likely try to get a recorded statement right after an accident. They might appear sympathetic and friendly, but the adjuster can and will use your statements against you later. Therefore, it is very important to first consult your lawyer before giving any statements.

It is very important to get the correct information at the scene of the accident so your lawyer can best prepare your case. Get key information like the name, address, and phone numbers of all the accident witnesses. Be sure to record the other driver’s license number, driver's license info, and his’ or her’s insurance company info and policy number. It is also very helpful to take photos from many angles of all cars involved.

Don’t wait too long before you visit your doctor. It is important to get medical treatment quickly so your injuries don’t get worse. And the quicker a doctor sees you, the more likely you will have a good record of your injuries. This plays a key role in determining the amount of compensation you will receive. Most importantly, if you wait too long to see a doctor, the courts might feel that your injuries are not as as serious as you stated.