What to Expect in Your Car Accident Case

The most important reason for someone to contact a personal injury lawyer after an accident is that they do not know how to handle a claim. We sometimes get calls from people asking what their case is worth so they can negotiate the right settlement. Insurance companies know how to take advantage of people. They spend millions, if not billions, of dollars training their staff to settle claims for as little as possible, and if a plaintiff does not have experience valuing claims, they should not be participating in those negotiations alone. Call our trained car accident attorneys instead, and learn what to expect in your accident claim.

What Are Some Common Causes?

The most common cause that we see for car accident cases is distracted driving. Many drivers increase the odds of a crash by texting, Facetiming, eating, or reading.  No matter how well negligent drivers think they can multitask, they are being careless by not focusing on the road.

There are other reasons that distracted driving takes place. For example, a driver can cause a collision if they have dogs in the car that are jumping around, if they have screaming kids in the backseat, or if they are simply deep in thought about something else.

Regardless of the cause, you can expect our attorneys to be diligent in investigating the case, gathering all evidence, and proposing the most comprehensive version of the incident. This is a crucial stage that is better handled by a professional than by a person who is trying to heal.

How We Handle Car Crash Lawsuits

People in certain towns or areas might look at cases a little differently than people living elsewhere. For example, in an area with a lot of farming or tractors on the road, juries might have a different idea of negligence or duty of care than someone in an urban area.

It is important to show the jury what the defendant did incorrectly, and at the same time, show what was taken away from the plaintiff so they can no longer enjoy life as they did before.

We think it is important to address accountability, meaning the person who caused the accident has done something they should not have done, and the jury must be shown how the defendant should be held accountable. We also show that the plaintiff was doing everything they should have been doing and has worked hard to get better. As a result of the accident, their life has changed for the worse, and they deserve to be compensated for what they have lost.

Call FSTN and Learn What You Can Expect in Your Car Accident Claim

Our firm has been involved in the Terre Haute area for 40 years, and we are familiar with how local juries look at injury cases. We are familiar with local doctors who treat injured people, and we are familiar with how to handle trials in the Vigo County courts. Reach out and let us handle your car accident claim while you focus on getting better.