Calling an attorney first may be the smarter move!

Of course, after an accident, you want to check if everyone is ok or that they’re being tended to or taken to the hospital. You should call your car insurance agent or company as soon as possible to let them know about the accident. But, I always tell people to call my law firm first to make sure you are briefed on what to say and, more importantly, what not to say! It never hurts to speak with an attorney before a sneaky insurance carrier!

Don’t try to self-evaluate your injury claim or accept immediate settlement offers.

The insurance company wants to pay out as little as possible, so don’t be so quick to accept their payout numbers. Every case and claim is different, and an experienced lawyer can discuss what your claim could be worth as well as discuss what kind of compensation you should receive.

Don’t ever sign any waivers or a release without consulting an attorney first!

Countless times, people have already signed a release and received minimal money on their serious injury claim before contacting my office. There is nothing I can do for them in this case. It’s a very sad state of affairs, but the shady insurance adjusters get away with it all the time. You’ll eventually have to sign documents, but make sure you have sought legal counsel to know that everything is what you think it should be.

Always consult an attorney before you sign a legal document.