Accident Lawyer Tips When to Hire an Accident Lawyer 3

Question 1

What should you ask a potential accident lawyer about their experience?

Accepted Answer

How many similar cases they have handled and their success rate

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How many years of law school they attended

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Whether they went to an Ivy League school

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What their office hours are

Question 2

Which type of accident typically requires an attorney due to federal regulations?

Accepted Answer

A commercial truck accident

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A bicycle accident

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A slip-and-fall in a grocery store

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A pedestrian jaywalking accident

Question 3

When the other driver's insurance company asks you for a recorded statement, you should:

Accepted Answer

Decline and consult your attorney first

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Immediately provide a detailed recorded statement

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Agree but exaggerate your injuries

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Provide a statement in writing only

Question 4

What happens if you accept a settlement and later discover your injuries are worse than expected?

Accepted Answer

You typically cannot seek additional compensation once a settlement is signed

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You can reopen the claim at any time

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You can sue again for the additional damages

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The insurer must pay the difference automatically

Question 5

Which type of damages covers your pain and suffering after an accident?

Accepted Answer

Non-economic damages

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Economic damages

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Punitive damages

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Nominal damages

Question 6

If the at-fault driver was working when the accident occurred, who else might be liable?

Accepted Answer

The at-fault driver's employer

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The local government

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The auto manufacturer only

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Your own insurance company