Anthem Car Accident Attorney
After a car accident, things can get overwhelming. Medical bills, household expenses, and repair costs start piling up while you struggle to recover from serious injuries. Insurance companies call asking if you’ve had time to review the latest settlement offer. Car accident victims need legal assistance after an accident to get fair compensation without being harassed by insurance adjusters.
The car accident lawyers at Wyatt Injury Law can help you navigate the confusion of a personal injury claim. We’re a full-service personal injury law firm, and we know you need a good legal team at your side. We work with you and the insurance company to recover the financial compensation you deserve for your injuries and damages.
If necessary, we will take your case to court to get the maximum compensation available in your case. We have a proven track record of settlements and awards for our clients, and we can do the same for you.
If you need a personal injury lawyer, call us today at (602) 354-7346 for a free consultation and review of your personal injury claim. You can schedule an appointment online. Wyatt Injury Law is here to begin your car accident case.
How Wyatt Injury Law Helps Your Case
Nevada is an at-fault state for car accidents. Personal injury victims file accident claims with the other driver’s insurance company. The at-fault driver pays for all injuries and damages in the case. The insurance company determines fault based on the documents you provide with your claim.
When you have Wyatt Injury Law as your personal injury attorney, we help you gather evidence to support your case. You need more than a fully completed insurance claim form to prove the other driver was responsible for the accident. You must provide:
- Medical reports, doctor’s bills, and proof of medical treatment
- Police reports and accident photos
- Witness statements
- Surveillance camera video
- Expert testimony
If you cannot get evidence from the accident scene at the time, we can help recover photos or videos that others may have made when the accident happened. Accident reconstructionists can help recreate the scene if necessary to show what happened during your accident.
Settlement Negotiations
Insurance companies want to pay the least amount possible for your claim. They may pressure you to accept a settlement that only covers medical expenses and minor damage. Under Nevada law, you’re entitled to seek compensation for all your losses in a personal injury claim.
The attorneys at Wyatt Injury Law help you recover both economic damages, such as medical bills and lost wages, and non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering and emotional trauma. We deal with the insurers, so you won’t feel pressured into making a decision before you understand the full legal process and get the settlement you deserve.
What to Do After an Accident
The steps you take after a car accident can greatly affect a future personal injury lawsuit. It’s difficult to think of everything after a serious auto accident, but keep some things in mind just in case you or a loved one ever suffers a car wreck or other personal injury accident.
Get Immediate Medical Attention
Not all accidents result in catastrophic injuries. Neck and spinal cord injuries and concussions can take hours or days to appear. It’s important to have a doctor see you right after the accident so you have a record of medical treatment.
Report the Accident
In Nevada, you must report any accident with injuries or damage over $750 to the police or the DMV within ten days of the incident. It’s a good idea to report it immediately. The insurance company needs the police report number to process your claim.
Failure to report minor accidents, thinking a rear-end collision that only scratched the paint is no problem, can result in a charge of fleeing the scene of an accident. Report all accidents, no matter how minor.
Exchange Insurance Information with the Other Driver
Get the driver’s name and contact information, including the driver’s license number if possible.
Gather Evidence from the Accident Scene
If you can take photos of the cars, you should do so. Get photos of the license plates if possible. Get pictures of the condition of the road and any obstructions or debris that might have contributed to the accident. Get names and contact information from any witnesses who will give them.
Try to avoid apologizing or making any statements of fault or responsibility. It’s only human to say, “I’m so sorry,” but try not to say more than that. The other driver’s attorney can use those statements to imply you were liable for the accident. Don’t offer assistance or say you’ll pay for any damage to anything. Your emotions may run high after a car crash, but avoid confrontations with the other driver.
Understanding the Legal Process
While recovering from your car accident, putting other things on hold is easy. Unfortunately, you don’t have time for that. In Nevada, the statute of limitations after a car or motorcycle accident is two years from the date of the injury. To recover compensation, you must file within this time frame.
The statute of limitations is the same for drunk driving accidents and wrongful death accidents. It’s essential you speak with an attorney after any motor vehicle accident. Even if you don’t plan to file legal action, you should understand the importance of getting your claim in immediately and the deadlines you face.
Contact Us Today
When you need legal representation for a personal injury claim, Wyatt Injury Law is ready to help. Our legal team is here to help you get the compensation you need in your personal injury case after any serious car or truck accident.
We work on a contingency fee basis, so you don’t pay until we settle or win your case. The initial consultation is free. After your free case review, we’ll give you our best legal advice on how to proceed. Call us today at (602) 354-7346 for a free consultation and review of your personal injury claim. You can schedule an appointment online. Wyatt Injury Law is here to begin your car accident case.