Do You Need a Lawyer after Any Motor Vehicle Accident? How Soon Do You Want to Retain Legal Counsel?
You’ve been hurt in a car, truck or motorcycle accident in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, caused by the carelessness or wrongful acts of another person. You’re not alone. Every day, on average, there are more than 36,000 motor vehicle accidents across the United States. Texas, unfortunately, is typically one of the states with the highest accident rate. Do you need to hire an attorney any time you’ve been in a traffic accident, even if it was just a minor “fender-bender”? When should you look for experienced counsel to represent you?
Do You Need an Attorney for Every Type of Dallas Car Accident?
Here’s the thing your lawyer will know, but that you (and most car accident victims) probably won’t know…many of the potential injuries suffered in a car accident may not be apparent for days, weeks or even months. There are a number of reasons for this:
- In the immediate aftermath of a collision or other car wreck, you can expect your body to produce some level of adrenalin. The adrenalin will often mask pain, stiffness or other consequences of a traumatic accident.
- Some injuries simply take time to fully manifest—bruises, strained or sprained muscles, soft tissue injuries can involve changes in your body. You may not be sore at first, but can expect increased inflammation, tenderness and pain over a period of time.
- Some injuries are caused by your body’s adjustment to other injuries. For example, an injury to your knee can cause you to change the way you walk, which can lead to back or even neck problems.
When you’ve been involved in any type of motor vehicle accident, it’s a smart idea to retain legal counsel. A knowledgeable attorney will know exactly what you can anticipate and can help you take immediate steps to get the medical care you need and to pursue compensation for all your losses.
How Soon Should You Hire a Lawyer after a Dallas Car Accident?
The simple answer—as soon as possible. The sooner you retain legal counsel, the sooner you have someone protecting your rights. That will help ensure that you don’t say or do anything that might potentially compromise your claim.
It’s also important to understand that your attorney can be your advocate with your insurance company, as well as in any personal injury action in court. Don’t be surprised, after a car accident, if your insurer responds slowly to your claims or starts asking a lot of questions. They have a vested interest in minimizing what you receive…it’s how they maximize their profits. Your lawyer will know how to cut through the red tape and help you get the benefits you need and deserve.
In the immediate aftermath of a Dallas car accident, your first priority should be your health. But once you’ve received the medical care you need, your next step should be to hire an experienced motor vehicle accident lawyer.
Contact the Experienced Dallas Motor Vehicle Accident Attorneys at Bailey & Galyen
At the law offices of Bailey & Galyen, we have aggressively fought for the rights of clients in Dallas and across Texas for more than four decades, including people hurt in car, truck and motorcycle accidents. We know the devastating impact a motor vehicle accident can have on every aspect of your life and we’ll use our experience, skill, knowledge and resources to help you seek full and fair compensation for all your losses. We are experienced trial attorneys who know the ways that insurance companies and defense lawyers will try to delay, diminish or even deny your claims, and can take preemptive measures to protect your rights. Contact us by e-mail or 844-402-2992 or call our offices at one of the convenient locations listed below. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
