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Auto Accidents

US, Canada and Puerto Rico

Across the United States, including Canada and Puerto Rico, automobile accidents are a leading cause of injury and death. From a minor whiplash injury to a catastrophic injury such as a spinal cord injury or amputation, automobile accidents can be life-altering events. If you have been injured in an automobile accident, please contact the automobile accident lawyers at Balkin & Eisbrouch, LLC today.

Driver Responsibility

 People who get behind the wheel of an automobile are expected to display a reasonable level of care on public and private roads. Drivers who ignore the rules of the road and operate their motor vehicles in a careless or reckless manner can cause tragic accidents. Common injuries resulting from an automobile accident include:

What to Do if you are Involved in an Automobile Accident

  • Call for medical help if someone is injured: Remain as calm and call for an ambulance if anyone is hurt. A tow truck may also be required to remove wreckage from traffic or transport vehicles if they are not drivable. In some cases, injuries may not be immediately apparent, so it’s best to be examined even if you don’t feel injured or see injuries.
  • Collect contact information: Obtain the names, addresses, phone numbers and insurance information of everyone involved in the accident. Also collect the contact information for any eyewitnesses.
  • File a report with police: If there are injuries or significant damage, you must file an accident report. It is also a good idea to file a report even if the accident is minor, so that you have documentation of what happened. This can only help, not hurt your claim.
  • Never admit fault: Never, ever admit fault. Even if you were clearly to blame for the accident, do not accept responsibility. Only discuss your accident with police and your insurance agent. Be sure not to talk about the accident to the insurance adjuster of the other party involved. These conversations are typically recorded and can be used against you at a later time. Remember that insurance adjusters are trained to be charming and gain your trust. Don’t fall for this tactic as it will only hurt you in the long run.
  • Call your insurance agent: Call your agent immediately, even at the scene when possible.
  • Call a qualified accident attorney: The sooner you call an automobile accident lawyer, the sooner your claim can be investigated. This is most effectively done while the crash is still fresh in your mind.

If you become seriously hurt in an automobile crash, you may have to take time off work. You may also have unpaid medical bills and physical therapy costs. If you become unable to care for your children or complete daily tasks, you may face financial and emotional hardship. It is your lawyer’s job to work to get you the compensation you need and deserve following a motor vehicle accident.

Compensation

As a victim of an automobile accident, you may be able to collect damages by both the at-fault party and your own insurance company. Compensation can include:

  • Medical bills (present and future)
  • Cost of current and future care
  • Lost wages
  • The inability to earn future wages
  • Damages for pain, suffering and emotional grief
  • Compensation for loss of enjoyment of life  
  • Wrongful death

Automobile accidents can result in a range of injuries, from whiplash to paraplegia. If you live in the United States, Canada or Puerto Rico and have been hurt in an automobile accident, please contact the automobile accident lawyers at Balkin & Eisbrouch, LLC today.