For victims without a lawyer, filing a claim with the at-fault party’s insurer would be a first step. Victims would list all hardships and provide documents showing all financial losses due to the injury. The insurance company’s adjusters would examine the information and hopefully extend a settlement offer.
Victims often make the mistake of accepting this first offer, not consulting with legal experts to see if it’s enough and if they could demand more.
In other cases, the insurer may not accept liability or only accept partial responsibility. Insurance adjusters may contest who was to blame or try to downplay the victim’s injuries so they can get away with offering less. Personal injury victims may have a hard time fighting back and winning a support level that’s fair. They may require the help of an experienced Thousand Oaks personal injury lawyer.
Earning a Better Claim Outcome After a Thousand Oaks Personal Injury Accident
The personal injury case process should play out much differently when victims are safeguarded by a skilled attorney.
This would be the step-by-step procedure when turning your case over to a lawyer:
- After your injuries have been stabilized, you’d alert your insurance company about what happened
- Then, contact a lawyer as soon as possible.
- Meet with the attorney in a free, no-obligation consultation and explain what happened.
- If you felt Quirk Accident & Injury Attorney, APC could secure more in recovery support than you could by handling your case yourself, you’d sign a “contingency agreement” and hire your attorney. A contingency agreement means you’ll need no upfront money to hire our services. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then, our fee comes out of the settlement money you receive.
- Your lawyer fully investigates your accident and collects all evidence. This evidence is prepared to build a strong case for your claim. It’s also ready to be used in a lawsuit if an insurance company forces you to take them to court to get justice.
- A lawyer would handle all communication with insurers and any opposing lawyers while you were given that time to focus on healing.
- Your lawyer submits your claim. It would include every hardship you’d faced, like medical bills and paychecks lost at work. It would also seek compensation for things you might not have known could earn support.
- Your attorney uses experience and negotiating skills to get the maximum in compensation for you and your family.
Once a settlement or judgment in court is secure, you can start to rebuild your life and get back to your normal routine.
Trust a Thousand Oaks Lawyer with Your Personal Injury Accident Case
If you or a loved one are seriously hurt in an accident, and someone else’s negligence is to blame, speak to Quirk Accident & Injury Attorneys, APC. We offer a free consultation to all Thousand Oaks and Ventura County victims. It’s a way to stay informed of the benefits an insurance company won’t tell you about.