Car and auto accidents claim around 400,000 lives every year. Fatal car accidents serve as the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 34. In America, there are approximately 115 people dying from motor vehicle accidents each year. If these figures do not alarm you then you must also know that damages from auto crashes amount to $150 billion in damages annually.
Auto accidents have become a regular part of our daily life and it is imperative that you take necessary actions if you land up in an auto accident. At the Armstrong-Firm we are continuously trying to help our clients by handling their Auto Accident claims. At our firm your case will not just be handled by an experienced personal injury attorney, but also by a full staff of secretaries and paralegals. You will receive the highest quality of legal representation for your case at our firm.
Who is at fault?
Car accidents do not require a driver to be at fault. That isn’t to say that there isn’t fault somewhere, however, and this can be attributed to many reasons including defective auto products such as air bags, tires or gas tanks. Even if product liability isn’t an issue, the fault could also lie in negligence from highway construction markings to badly designed roadways or intersections. In some cases no fault can be assigned in which case you can collect against required insurance coverage. In any of these cases the Armstrong-Firm can make sure that fault is properly placed and can advise you on courses of action you can take as a result.
How much will you get out of the claim?
The amount of payout that you will get depends on a number of factors. It depends on the amount of insurance you opted for, the type of coverage you chose and how much the monetary value of the damage is from the accident. There are times when you too might be partly responsible for the accident. In such cases the payout would definitely be lower, however, no matter what the case might be, we at the Armstrong-Firm will take up your case and guide you for the best possible result.
What should you do to get a maximum settlement?
There are some simple steps that you might consider to maximize your auto accident settlement. It is obvious that you cannot change the circumstances of the accident but you can take some simple steps to help your situation in future.
The first essential step after an accident would be to report the situation and call authorities such as the police and ambulance. You can also take photographs of the scene and record the original situation to use as evidence during your auto accident claim. Next, if you need medical help, you must head to the nearest medical center for aid and gather all papers and documents, such as medical reports and bills. You can also try to get pay slips or letters from your employer to note any loss in income due to the accident. All these factors would definitely help you in getting a proper settlement.
Today, the world’s drivers are always in hurry and getting careless with each passing day. It is because of their carelessness that the number of car accidents is so alarmingly high in America. If you settle your case out of court you may find that your settlement comes as quickly as 2 weeks. If you drag it out in court it may take years if you do not get a good auto accident attorney. No matter what your decision, we at the Armstrong-Firm will abide by your choice and let you know about your rights in detail.
In most cases, we at the Armstrong-Firm can assist you in recovering your lost wages, medical bills, property damage, loss of life’s joys, and other related costs. Our attorneys will constantly help you with your auto insurance claims, in addition to handling your case against the at-fault driver’s insurance company. Even if you are not sure if you are to blame for the accident, you must consult with our attorneys at all time to discuss your case and to protect you from any auto accident lawsuit.
Rights to Compensation:
When you or your family have been in an auto accident it is important to know your rights and protect them. Through all of the pain of seeing loved ones hurt and the stress of dealing with Auto insurance companies and bill collectors, we at the Armstrong-Firm are here to represent you and your family in a time of need. You shouldn’t have to worry about being properly compensated by insurance or hassled by creditors resulting from medical care.
With years of Auto Accident litigation experience, the Armstrong-Firm has seen thousands of cases and fought hard to protect our clients. You shouldn’t have to fight for what is due to you from insurance companies and you shouldn’t have to worry about being harassed by hospital bill collectors when you should be worrying about healing. The Armstrong-Firm will do the fighting for you through tireless counsel.
There are several important steps you should take to preserve your rights to compensation. First, if you are hurt or think you are hurt, you should immediately seek medical attention to protect your health but to also record injuries sustained during the accident. Second, you should keep important information about the vehicles and people involved in the crash; this includes not selling, salvaging or repairing your vehicle until you’ve had a talk with one of our experienced attorneys.
Compensations relating to auto accidents have made up more than half of the total sum of paid settlements within our country last year. You must definitely come to us and seek legal help because we have the required expertise in this matter to deal with auto accident claims. Why should you let someone else’s recklessness, incompetence or lack of attention cost you life and limb? At the Armstrong-Firm we firmly believe that any claim can be settled and if not we will head to the court to fight your case till the end.