Your health should be your first concern after a car accident, but your financial recovery is a close second. Every step you take after a car accident should be in service of your physical, psychological, emotional, and financial recovery. An attorney from Blackburn Romey can fight for the money you deserve while you focus on rest and treatment.
Each accident is unique and victims must respond to their unique circumstances. However, certain advice applies to all car accident victims, including these steps that every car accident victim should take:
Motor vehicle accidents are one of the leading causes of death in the United States, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) explains. There is a significant likelihood that a car accident victim may suffer at least one injury, and it is critical that you get a thorough medical exam after your accident.
Even if you have already received some amount of medical attention, getting an in-depth exam will:
Those responsible for your accident may hope you won’t go to the doctor. If you fail to establish a connection between your accident and your injuries, you may leave room for liable parties to challenge the link between the two. Medical records dated shortly after your accident may remove doubt about the cause of your injuries.
Oversharing is a hazard to car accident victims, especially when speaking with insurance representatives. To be safe, you should:
A lawyer won’t just protect you from insurance companies. Your lawyer will also provide a roadmap for your case. Once you have chosen a lawyer to lead your case, you’ll be able to focus on your health without concern about your claim or lawsuit.
Finally, you can rest, receive any treatment a doctor prescribes, and work towards full health. If you have a disabling injury, you may learn to live with your symptoms and work through the emotional and psychological toll of your accident.
An insurance company makes a profit by taking in more money through customer premiums than it pays out. This means that your auto insurer has a financial incentive to limit your compensation. Your insurer may act in bad faith by:
The clearest way to protect yourself from bad-faith tactics is to hire a lawyer. Attorneys routinely deal with insurers and combat unsavory tactics. An attorney from Blackburn Romey will stand up for your rights and seek to hold insurance companies responsible for the benefits they owe you.
Our car accident attorneys meet the criteria that any victim would hope for. When you hire a lawyer from our firm, you get an attorney who:
Car accident victims often have similar damages, which can include:
Car accidents sometimes cause victims to pass away. The attorneys at Blackburn Romey can help with any wrongful death claim you need to pursue. These cases can be extremely difficult, and hiring a lawyer will shield you from the uncomfortable details of a wrongful death case.
Surviving victims of fatal car accidents may get compensation for their loved one’s medical costs, funeral expenses, loss of companionship, loss of financial support, and certain other damages.
Don’t wait to hire a car accident lawyer from Blackburn Romey. Our firm treats clients with the utmost respect, which means fighting for the financial recovery you are entitled to. You may face a deadline for filing your case, so contact us as soon as you can.
Call Blackburn Romey today for a free consultation or contact us online and we will reach out to you. There are no obligations when you call our firm and it is a perfect opportunity to learn more about our attorneys and how we have helped many people in your situation.
Blackburn Romey founding partner Tom Blackburn graduated with honors receiving a degree from Indiana University at the Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Initiating his legal career in 1977, he has been active in practicing law and currently serves as a member of the Indiana State Bar Association on the Ethics and Advertising Committees, the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, as a board member at the Indiana Trial Lawyers Association, and as an appointed member of the Executive Committee for the State of Indiana for the National Trial Lawyers Association.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by Founding Partner, Tom Blackburn, who has more than 47 years of legal experience, including over 39 years specializing as a personal injury attorney.