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Nobody likes it…..but it happens.
When you’re involved in an auto accident, regardless of fault, insurance, or if there were any witnesses, there are times when you need legal counsel to sort out the details and strongly represent you.
We can assist you.
If you’ve been involved in
a car wreck or car
accident, or have lost a loved one to a fatal injury, it’s likely that you can recover monetary damages from the responsible party. To succeed in a claim of this nature, you must show that the driver was negligent, which means they failed to drive reasonably, responsibly, and safely. Litigation is pursued to restore you to the position and situation that you would've been in if the accident had never occurred. It presumes that you were unfairly and seriously injured and compromised by the incident, for which you are now entitled to compensation. And while money can never pay anyone sufficiently for serious injury or loss, an innocent party is entitled to recover fair damages to compensate them as much as possible for their pain and suffering.
Common collision injuries include whiplash, head trauma, paralysis, and injury of the brain, neck, back, joints, bones, muscles, and organs. Injury in an auto accident can occur to any part of your body, and sometimes doesn’t show up for a considerable amount of time. Victims who believe they have been injured must seek medical attention as soon as possible—both for their own medical interest and to substantiate their case. Success with damage claims arising from injuries usually depends on medical records connecting the accident to the injuries. Generally speaking, auto accidents are handled through each driver's insurance company and can be settled fairly quickly. (When both drivers have insurance.) Remember, however, that insurance is first and always a business; so what’s best for you is generally not best for the insurance company. Armed with an arsenal of adjusters, investigators and attorneys, the company’s objective is to minimize the amount of money that they pay out. That’s when you need a law firm that will take your case to heart and get you the compensation you deserve, especially where personal injury or substantial property damage is involved. Damages recovered can include medical treatment, property loss, loss of wages, and more. After an accident, you may be too shaken up and overwhelmed by the physical and emotional trauma to even think about your rights, responsibilities, and the damages you may be entitled to. At DKG, we make your case our priority; our objective is to get you fair and adequate compensation for the injuries, damages, and losses you’ve incurred. And hiring an attorney doesn’t have to mean waiting years for your case to be settled, or even require you necessarily to go to court. In all likelihood, we will settle your case favorably in a matter of months. We’re experienced, professional, competent, and determined to fight for you. Legal cases are won on the basis of the available evidence. For this reason, you should obtain the following information for your lawyer as soon as possible:
- The other driver’s name, address, date of birth, and telephone number.
- The other driver’s license number, insurance company name, and policy number.
- The name and badge number of the attending police officer. (Always call the police.)
- The names, addresses, and phone numbers of any witnesses. (If none come forward, look around and politely recruit some. Don’t be afraid to ask, people often like to help each other out.)
- See a doctor immediately to document any injury.
- Write down a detailed account of the accident right away, while the specifics are fresh.
- Sketch a diagram of the accident. Include the street layout, the positions of the vehicles, and the location of witnesses, businesses, buildings, and landmarks.
- Take photos of the accident scene, vehicle and property damage, and any injuries.
If you’re ever injured in a collision or know someone who has been, contact us immediately. We’ll begin the process of taking all the necessary actions to get you awarded the compensation you’re entitled to.
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