Law firms like Dulaney Lauer & Thomas focus on one particular aspect of the law, and that is in protecting the interests of their clients who have been injured in accidents. You may think that when you are injured that either your insurance company, or the liability insurer for the responsible party, is going to be primarily concerned about seeing to your interests.
That is not the case. Their primary interest is in protecting their own assets and their own bottom line. That is where an accident and injury lawyer comes in. As the injured party, with medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering incurred, someone needs to advocate for your interests. An adjuster for the insurance company may try to intimidate you into signing a waiver. Whether it’s the other party’s insurance company or even your own insurance company, their interest is in protecting their company’s profit, despite any injuries or damages you have suffered. The insurance adjuster is not on your side and is not your advocate. If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, don’t sign anything and don’t accept any settlement without speaking with your own lawyer first.
In Virginia, drivers are not required to carry proof of insurance. If you are hit by an uninsured motorist, your own insurance company, who may prove to be uncooperative or pressure you to settle for an inadequate amount. This is why you need an accident attorney to press for your rights with your own insurer. The other party may not actually be uninsured, either, but may simply be uninsured, so you may be able to recover damages from both the other party’s insurance as well as your own.
Car accidents alone are a huge part of an injury attorney’s practice. The rules of law that apply may vary from state to state. In addition, many times customers are not given adequate or accurate information from their own insurance company about their coverage, and it takes an attorney with knowledge of the law to get the answers you need. Virginia law says that the injured party will have to prove their case, and the responsible party’s insurance company does not have to provide help. If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, at least seek a free consultation with an attorney who handles auto accident claims. Then, you’ll know if you have a case that is worth pursuing. Click here for more information.
