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Do You Need a Wyoming Car Accident Lawyer for a Minor Accident?

When you are involved in a car accident, you will often incur expenses like medical bills due to injury or car repair bills. Even if a car accident is minor, these expenses can be overwhelming and become a problem. Be sure you speak to a car accident lawyer if you have been involved in a car accident that has caused you injury or cost you money.

Common Ways a Car Accident Lawyer Can Help in a Minor Accident

Injuries

Even a minor car accident can result in injuries. Serious injuries can occur just from being bumped by another car from behind, so it is important that you protect yourself. If you have sustained any injuries at all from a car accident, no matter how minor the accident was, you will want a lawyer on your side to get you the compensation you require.

A car accident lawyer will be able to assess your injuries with the help of a doctor and determine whether the other party is responsible. If the other party needs to be held responsible for injuries caused by your accident, your lawyer is there to make sure that you get a reasonable and fair settlement that will cover your expenses.

Car Repair

Another expense that can be incurred even in a minor car accident is damage to your car. After an accident, you should take your car to a mechanic to see if any repairs are needed. Sometimes there can be a big problem that you didn’t even notice at first. Your mechanic will be able to tell you if something happened to your car as a result of the accident. Find out how much your car will cost to repair.

Your lawyer will use the advice of the mechanic, and possible other mechanics, to determine how expensive your car repairs are going to be to you. That way you can be sure that the responsible party will be taking care of the repairs and that fixing the damage will not come out of your pocket. Even if the damage seems to be minor at first, it is always a good idea to have a lawyer on your side advising you about your next steps.

Reasons to Hire a Wyoming Car Accident Lawyer

Insurance Company Representatives

When you are seeking a settlement in the case of a car accident, you will be contacted by attorneys who work for the insurance company of the other party. These lawyers are paid to help the insurance company pay out as small a settlement as possible and they will pressure you to take less than your case is worth. They will continue to call and harass you until you agree to the low amount or you hire a lawyer to speak for you.

An experienced Wyoming car accident lawyer knows how to talk to insurance company representatives and how to match their tough talk and tactics. Your lawyer will continue to push for your best interests and will not encourage you to take a settlement that is smaller than you deserve. Your lawyer will know how much your case would be worth in court and will hold out for at least that amount.

Negotiation

Your lawyer is an expert in negotiation and knows how to raise the amount of your settlement with the insurance company. It is a mistake to try to negotiate with the insurance company yourself, even if you have a background in negotiations. This is because the case is emotional to you, and it will be hard to be objective. You can trust your lawyer’s negotiation skills and know you are getting the best.

Investigation

An investigation needs to be completed in order to get all of the proof and documentation necessary to handle your case. Information will be needed on the cars that were being driven, the traffic laws in that space, and any extenuating circumstances that were involved in the accident. Your lawyer’s investigative team will answer all questions and gather any documentation needed. They will also take photos and testimony from witnesses.

Trial Experience

If your case cannot be settled out of court, it will need to go before a judge to be decided. You do not want to handle a trial case on your own. You will want a lawyer who is experienced in representing clients in court and who understands what a judge needs to hear in a case like yours.

Our Wyoming car accident lawyer has argued cases in court before and is completely comfortable in this role. With professional representation, you will be awarded the most you possibly can for your case.

Speed

Timing is an issue in any legal experience, and a personal injury case after a car accident is not an exception. The other party can attempt to make a settlement drag on, and court cases can last a long time. Your lawyer has the experience to know tricks and tips for helping court cases move along.

Additionally, time is of the essence when it comes to starting your case. The law limits the amount of time you have to file a personal injury case so you must move quickly. Your lawyer will know about all of the deadlines involved and will be able to advise you so that all of your documentation and investigation are provided on time to the court.

A Wyoming Car Accident Lawyer Will Fight For a Fair Settlement

Medical Bills

Your medical bills will be a large part of the settlement or amount awarded to you by the court. Medical bills can add up very quickly, even for minor injuries. You may have bills if you were transported by ambulance, taken to the emergency room, or kept in the hospital for any amount of time. You may also have bills for follow-up appointments or seeing a doctor when your injuries presented themselves after the accident.

Your car accident lawyer is there to make sure that the negligent party is held responsible for these expenses and that you are given enough to cover this cost.

Repair Bills

Another expense you are likely to face after a car accident repairs to your vehicle. Even minor car accidents often include damage to cars, and the other party’s insurance company should cover the cost of those repairs. Your lawyer will make sure that you are not stuck with large car repair bills that were incurred because of someone else’s mistake.

Time Missed at Work

Another type of expense that some people forget is the money you lost because you could not attend work. You may have had to miss work because of an injury or doctor’s appointments. You may have also had to miss work in order to get your vehicle repaired. You should be compensated for these losses, and your lawyer will take care of this.

Pain and Suffering

Pain and suffering can be difficult to determine, so you need a lawyer to help you understand what a fair settlement would be for the mental anguish you experienced as well as physical pain.

Contact Our Experienced Car Accident Lawyer in Wyoming

No matter how minor a car accident is, lawyers are necessary if there were expenses to the person who was not at fault. If you were injured or your car was damaged in a car accident, you should call a lawyer to find out what your options may be. Contact Old Ochs Law Firm today for a consultation about your case. You deserve to be compensated for your losses. We can help make that happen.

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Our experienced Wyoming personal injury lawyer, Jason E. Ochs will fight to help you recover proper compensation in a class action, pharmaceutical, and medical cases throughout multiple states. Contact us today.

Jason E. Ochs

Jason began his legal career in 2002 with a national multi-district litigation law firm in Newport Beach, California. There he worked on a variety of high-profile, complex-litigation projects including pharmaceutical and medical-device litigation across the country.

The Ochs Law Firm epitomizes professionalism and commitment to all of our clients, regardless of the size of the case or the might of the Defendant. We practice in Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas and California in personal injury litigation, medical malpractice, defective products, class action lawsuits, Qui Tam lawsuits, litigation across multiple districts, bad faith insurance, and civil litigation.

We look forward to providing top quality service and representation for you and your family.