Auto Accidents – Be Financially And Legally Prepared Over The Long-Term

People who drive try to make the streets as safe as possible for other motorists and pedestrians. But sometimes things happen that cause accidents. In some instances, an accident is an unfortunate set of circumstances that leaves no one to blame. But in most cases, there is a negligent party that was responsible for causing the accident. It is not easy for the average person to try and prove who was at fault in an auto accident. It is also difficult for the average person to contest a settlement that the insurance company offers when the accident is over. That is why drivers need to hire an attorney after they have been involved in an accident.

There are several things that a person needs to be concerned about when they have been in an auto accident. The first is their own medical condition. If the person is conscious, then he will want to seek out medical attention immediately to make sure that he is in good health. If the person in unconscious, then it is up to the medical professionals on the scene to administer the proper treatment until the victim can be transported to the hospital. It can be a very scary moment to wake up in a hospital after just being in a car accident. But the important thing to remember is that you were able to wake up and you can continue to be there for your family.

Another element of an auto accident is the property damage involved. Most people that own cars rely on their vehicles to get them to work and get their kids to school. Without a car, most people would probably be lost. The interesting thing about the importance of a vehicle is that you often do not realize how important it is until it is gone. When the accident is over, it is up to the insurance company to make a determination on the status of the car. If it is to be repaired, then the repairs need to happen immediately. If it is going to be totaled, then a check needs to be issued so that the owner can get another vehicle as soon as possible.

An auto accident can also leave a victim with long-term injuries that will affect the rest of his life. That is why you need to hire an attorney if you are ever in a car crash. The insurance companies will do whatever they can to get you the lowest possible settlement. An attorney will make sure that you get the settlement you deserve.

By +Bernie Walsh

About the Author

Bernie Walsh

Education Bernard F. Walsh graduated from the University of South Florida before receiving his law degree from Cumberland School of Law in 1978. During law school, he was selected to serve as a research clerk and intern for a Federal Judge and the U.S. Attorney's Office. He was awarded The National Book Awards for Constitutional Law and Professional Responsibility during law school. Experience Bernard Walsh devoted the next three years to trial work for the State of Florida. This provided him with the opportunity to concentrate on his trial abilities, with numerous high profile trials concerning serious felony crimes. Since 1982, he has exclusively practiced personal injury law and helped accident victims in and beyond Sarasota and Manatee Counties in Florida. Mr. Walsh has been listed in Avvo, an attorney rating site, as Superb. LexisNexis/Martindale-Hubbell, an attorneys rating publication, has rated Mr. Walsh as very high legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Walsh is listed in National Trial Lawyers Association as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers, and was inducted into Southern Trial Lawyers Association. He has also won the largest playground recoveries, one of the top three motorcycle recoveries, and the second largest daycare center recovery in the State of Florida. He is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. The Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum is a group of attorneys who have achieved career case successes that include multi-million dollar recoveries, settlements and/or verdicts.