Driving a vehicle with any regularity greatly increases the potential to be in at least one vehicular accident during your lifetime. According to Driving Tests, about 2 million passengers in car accidents suffer permanent injuries annually. Millions more suffer less catastrophic injuries and significant damage to their vehicles. An experienced accident lawyer can help you to save money and time following an accident. Here's how.

Hold Liable Parties Accountable

Fault is not always obvious when accidents occur, and drivers often lie to deflect blame away from them. An accident lawyer can help to correct factually incorrect police reports, depose witnesses, and build a strong case that can hold liable parties accountable for causing accidents. Retaining an attorney helps to show you are serious about holding a negligent driver accountable and refuse to be railroaded by a dishonest driver or another party who might have caused the accident.

Ensure Insurers Cover Valid Claims

When you file your insurance claim for damages, an insurer might try to deny paying one or more valid claims. An experienced accident lawyer can help you to file fully supported claims that are difficult for the insurer to deny. The insurer also will have to communicate through your attorney, and retaining a lawyer will help you to seek compensation for all damages and injuries, including lost wages, pain and suffering, and others.

Prevent Low-Balling by Insurers

A common tactic that insurers take to reduce their costs is to offer low-ball settlement amounts. When injured motorists and passengers are recovering from an accident, insurers know they are more likely to accept a substandard settlement because they need the money. An attorney will have a much better idea of what a suitable settlement would be and can ensure any settlement amount reflects the full extent of the harm that you suffered. The attorney can also help to ensure that you are paid in a timely manner.

Request Discounts from Healthcare Providers

An overlooked but very valuable service that an experienced accident lawyer often provides is requesting discounts from healthcare providers. You might have a special circumstance that makes it harder for you to pay medical costs, such as a lack of health insurance. Even if there are no special circumstances, your attorney could request a discount on your healthcare bills and often obtain them, which could save you a lot of money.

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