If you have been injured in a car accident that was caused by someone else’s negligence, the challenges that lie ahead can be overwhelming, but obtaining the compensation to which you are entitled can help you achieve your fullest recovery. While auto accident claims tend to be complicated and the process can be lengthy, the dedicated services of a reputable Chicago auto accident law firm can help.
At the heart of most car accidents is driver negligence, and while no two-car accident claims are ever identical, they often involve one of the following forms of driver negligence:
If someone else’s negligence or carelessness leaves you injured in an auto accident, the damages you experience are likely to be considerable and may include:
An important factor in your auto accident claim is ensuring that your complete damages (in every category) are carefully represented.
You will file your auto accident claim with the insurance carrier of the at-fault party, but this does not ensure that you will be justly compensated. The insurance company is in the business of maximizing its profits, which means that if it can find a way to minimize your settlement amount, it will do so. Consider the following common insurance ploys:
Leave the insurance company to your dedicated auto accident attorney while you focus on regaining your health and well-being.
The insurance company may attempt to push fault away from its policyholder and toward you, but you shouldn’t let this tactic intimidate you. First of all, the insurance company has its own agenda, and you may not share fault, but if you do, as long as you are not more than 50 percent to blame, you have the right to seek damages for the percentage of fault for which the other driver is responsible.
The accomplished Chicago auto accident attorneys at The Horwitz Law Group take immense pride in providing clients like you with the dedicated legal guidance they need to obtain favorable claims resolutions. For more information about how we can also help, please contact us today to arrange a free initial consultation.
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