How A Sedalia Car Wreck Attorney Helps Accident Sufferers

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By Kelly Blomquist


If someone is seriously injured in an automobile accident it may be the driver of the other car who caused the crash. An insurance agent sometimes urges one party to sign an early settlement agreement. This is not always in the injured party's best interest. A consultation with a Sedalia car wreck attorney can help determine all options that are available.

As you try to deal with medical bills and loss of wages remember that the choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisement. Try to get a referral from a friend who went through a similar situation. You can also call the Better Business Bureau to check for complaints.

Ask for a free consultation to discuss the case. A lawyer is paid on what is called the contingency basis. This means that unless you win a monetary award, you owe the attorney nothing.

The client is the plaintiff in the proceedings and the other driver is the defendant. A lawyer will work to prove that his or her client is innocent and the defendant is guilty. He will request coverage of medical expenses, loss of wages and a fee to compensate physical discomfort and inconvenience, legally termed pain and suffering.

Often, negotiations between both parties and their attorneys can settle a case out of court. This means one will make an offer and the opposing lawyer will either accept it or make a counter offer. This is the fastest way to come to a conclusion and collect money owed.

Avoiding the time and effort that a trial requires is good for both parties. An agreement must be reached and signed by both parties to settle the matter out of court. The attorney is paid what is called a contingency fee. The amount may be thirty to forty percent of the final settlement, whether reached in or out of court.




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