Auto Accidents Lawsuits

The time immediately following an auto accident can be extremely chaotic and confusing. Naturally, if you are involved in an accident, your first concern is your personal safety and the safety of anyone else who may have been injured. Legal matters are probably the last thing on your mind.

However, auto accidents can mean far more serious consequences than damage to your car or being late for work. In some cases, devastating injuries such as whiplash, soft tissue injuries, or fractures can result. Even injuries that seem minor can lead to serious, long-term complications for an accident victim and their loved ones.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

Determining who is at fault in an accident is a complex legal matter. In addition to causes such as driver negligence or poor road conditions, there may be individuals or corporations who, although not directly involved in the accident, bear some of the responsibility for it.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in an auto accident, you may be entitled to collect damages from the responsible party or parties. Of course, this compensation cannot erase the pain and inconvenience you've endured as a result of your accident. But it may help to ease the financial burden associated with your injuries, such as lost wages or medical bills. An attorney experienced in auto accident claims can help identify who is at fault for your injuries and determine if you have basis for a legal claim.

Don't Sign Your Rights Away to the Insurance Company

When you've been injured in a car accident, the other party's insurer may contact you, anxious to offer cash in settlement of any potential claim. This offer may seem appealing at first glance, but don't allow yourself to be pressured into signing away your legal rights. Although insurance companies are portrayed as caring and concerned in their TV ads, their goal is to limit the amount of money they pay out in claims.

Before you accept an insurance company's offer to settle, contact the Law Offices of James Sokolove for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your case. Our attorneys have decades of experience in personal injury law and we can help you determine whether or not you're entitled to compensation for your auto accident-related injuries. If we decide that you have a valid legal claim, we'll work hard to protect your rights under the law as we pursue a settlement on your behalf.