December 27, 2016
In our last blog, we started talking about car accident circumstances that would make sense to call a lawyer. In today’s blog, we are going to continue with some additional situations that lend themselves to getting an attorney involved.
I was in a car accident in Anchorage, Alaska. Should I call an attorney?
You should call an attorney if:
Fault is in question: Anytime fault is in question, either by the other party or by either side’s insurance company, one of the smartest things you can do, is to consult an attorney. The fault game can get messy and nasty, and by the end, you will most likely be very thankful you had someone in your corner through it all.
Your insurer gets an attorney involved: In this case, we recommend you call a good personal injury lawyer immediately. This is usually indicative that the insurance company is anticipating things getting severe. Maybe they know something you don’t, or maybe they are just shady. No matter what the reason, if they have retained counsel, you will want to at least talk to an attorney of your own.
You have concerns about your rights or the way your insurance company is handling things: Sadly, it is not uncommon for insurance companies to take advantage of the people they are supposed to be helping. This can take the form of confusing terms, forms, or settlements. Sometimes calling a lawyer can be as simple as getting some good advice on how to move forward through a case. You can even request advice on a settlement value even if you are not hiring the attorney for the full case. Often a good personal injury lawyer in Anchorage, Alaska can review your material and provide some best and worse case situations.
If you have been in a car accident and some of the scenarios listed either blog this month sound familiar, we hope you reach out to an attorney soon and find out what kind of help they can provide. We would enjoy the opportunity to see how we might be able to advise you in your situation.