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Be Compensated After An Auto Accident: Choose Your Way

9 February 2023 by Jo Rodriquez

Victims of auto accidents can be compensated in certain circumstances. When your case meets the requirements, you may have a choice of at least three ways to gain compensation. Find out more about these three methods by reading below.

Be Happy with Less

Those who were not hurt in the accident have fewer options. Regardless of who was at fault for the accident, physical injuries should be present to take things past the point of basic coverage. In most cases, drivers that were not at fault for the accident can expect to have their vehicles repaired or receive a check for a new vehicle.

Unfortunately, some drivers who were hurt in the accident think that they have no other options than a few basic compensation choices. Any driver that can show they were hurt may be eligible for several other damages like lost wages, medical expenses, and pain and suffering. Those damages are in addition to having your vehicle repaired or replaced. If you are hurt, consider taking the steps necessary to gain more compensation, as explained below.

Take Aggressive Action

If you have injuries, then the accident has likely wreaked havoc on your life. You deserve to be paid for all your losses and not just a vehicle repair or medical expenses. To do so, you need to ask for what you want. Doing that is as simple as following the steps below:

• Be sure you get medical treatment in a timely manner.
• Don't speak to anyone at the accident scene except law enforcement and medical personnel. Speak only about your injuries to relevant parties.
• The other driver's insurer will contact you. You don't have to talk with them, so don't. You are not missing out on any compensation by refusing to speak to the other driver's insurer.
• Avoid talking about your case on social media. Seek support in-person from loved ones and close friends. Consider seeking mental health therapy if you are suffering from anxiety, depression, and other issues since the date of the accident.
• Phone a personal injury lawyer and make an appointment. Some lawyers provide victims with free consultations. Allow the lawyer to handle your claim from start to finish, including negotiating for an accident settlement.

Take it to Court

Most accident claims settle outside of court. However, many must go to court to achieve a court judgment. The courts have the power to take or freeze assets from the other driver and that can result in more compensation. You might also be awarded punitive damages in addition to the other damages.

Learn more by speaking to a local motor vehicle accident lawyer.

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