Should I Get a Lawyer After a Car Accident? What Is There to Consider?

Two questions decide whether you need a personal injury lawyer after a car accident. Here's how to know where you stand.

There are two main considerations when contemplating whether to hire a lawyer. 1.) Who was at fault for the motor vehicle accident? 2.) Were you actually hurt? It really is that simple. If the answer is yes to both of those questions it is in your best interest to give us a call and talk with a lawyer at our office for free.

1. What if I was at fault for the auto accident?

   If you were driving negligently by failing to operate your vehicle in a reasonable manner obeying all traffic laws and signals, then you are not entitled to compensation, even if you were hurt in the accident. Therefore, you do not need to hire a lawyer.

   
   

   If the investigating officer got it wrong and you were not at fault for the auto accident, but they gave you the ticket, it is worth consulting with a lawyer to see if there is anything they can use to prove your innocence and get you the help you deserve.

   
   

   If you were not at fault for the auto accident and the defendant driver got the ticket, and you were injured you should call and hire a lawyer. Not hiring a lawyer in a personal injury case could result in you leaving thousands of dollars on the table.

   
   

2. What if I was not hurt?

   If you were not injured, meaning you never went to the hospital to get checked out, nor do you have any pain 48 hours after the auto accident, then you do not need a personal injury lawyer in your case.

   
   

   If you did go to the hospital and they diagnosed you with strained muscles and advised you to follow up with your primary care physician it is worth consulting with a lawyer about the value of your case.

   
   

   If you have objective injuries, meaning broken or fractured bones, and had surgery, you are doing yourself a disservice by not hiring a lawyer to assist you on your case.

   
   

   If you were hurt in a car accident and you were not at fault for the accident, please don't hesitate to call us at The Victory Law Firm and book a free consultation with a lawyer today.

So, Do I have a Case? The law has a lot of moving parts and whether you have a case can depend on the smallest details of your case. To find out what your case is worth, give us a call and we can get you a free consultation with a lawyer in our office today.