Choosing The Perfect Counsel

If you are in an accident and you caused it, you may be responsible for any damages that resulted from it. If someone was injured in the accident, the situation could be a lot worse for you. It doesn't matter whether you are involved in a personal injury lawsuit or you are on the wrong side of an insurance claim, you are always going to benefit from the assistance of an attorney. In order to make sure the attorney can help you, there are several things you need to do.

Contact the Police

Do not hesitate to contact the police following a traffic accident. Statements need to be taken from all parties involved, from an unbiased viewpoint. Witnesses need to be interviewed. The police report is a very important document to be used at a later time in case anyone tries to change the story. Cooperate with all of the emergency responders and law enforcement. You will only make the situation worse if you get in the way or antagonize the other parties involved in the accident.

Do Not Discard Anything

Don't discard any evidence that may be needed if the case goes to court. The attorney will need all the information to formulate a case. Never discuss the details of the accident with the other party's attorney, or your insurance company. Before you speak with anyone, you need to have an attorney.

An attorney will need all the information possible to plead your case in court. By exchanging information, you will know all the parties involved. This information is mandatory so the attorney can intervene if necessary at a later date. Be sure you have all of the other person's insurance information and be sure to seek medical attention, especially if there is a chance a health issue could have caused the accident.

Run Everything Through Your Attorney

After hiring an attorney, there is no reason for you to talk to anyone but the attorney. Encourage the victim and the victim's attorney to talk to your attorney if they need anything. You can give them your attorney's contact information.

When Do You Need The Attorney?

In many cases, an attorney will not need to be involved until the insurance company deems you as the cause of the accident. However, there is no harm in talking to one before it reaches that point.

When determining which driver is at fault becomes questionable, you should retain professional help. Without one, you may be faced with expensive car insurance and may be liable for the other person's damages.

Even if you caused the auto accident, you still have rights. Retaining legal help is a great way to make sure your rights are respected. While a lawyer is not a magician, they may be able to help with just how much the accident you caused ends up costing you. An attorney can be helpful even if you caused an accident, but only if you do your part to help the situation. 

Reach out to a legal office like Littman & Babiarz Law Office to learn more.