Car accidents can turn a normal day into a nightmare that can affect every part of your life for years to come. When we work with people in the area who have gone through these traumatic experiences we see this ugly truth all the time. At Longo Lawyers we know car accidents are about more than just fixing broken cars and filling out insurance forms.
Hamilton’s roads are busy and require constant attention and defensive driving skills. The Red Hill Valley Parkway, Lincoln Alexander Parkway and many other main roads are busy all day and all night. Unfortunately even the most careful and experienced drivers can get hurt when they come across drivers who are distracted, drunk or careless and don’t take the necessary safety precautions.
When they hear about a car accident insurance companies get their resources ready. While the victims are still trying to figure out what happened to them the adjusters, detectives and lawyers on their team start to plan their defences. If the victims don’t have the right legal representation this quick response gives the insurance companies a lot of power that can lead to lower settlements or even denial of valid claims.
We have seen many people who have been in car accidents downplay how bad their injuries are at first. This is because shock and adrenaline can hide pain and other symptoms for a long time after the event. Because of this people may refuse medical attention at the scene or wait to get the right medical attention which can make their recovery harder and possibly hurt their claims later on.
Motor vehicle accident cases are complex and require more than just a basic understanding of traffic laws and rules. When figuring out who is at fault you have to look at many factors such as the condition of the road, the weather, the driver’s behavior and if they followed traffic safety rules. Also it takes a lot of knowledge to know about the many types of insurance coverage and policy limits which comes from working on hundreds of similar cases.
Medical bills are just one part of the damages you may be able to get after a car accident. Families feel the financial pressure right away when someone loses pay especially if the injuries keep them from going back to work for weeks, months or even forever. Some injuries leave people permanently disabled which greatly reduces their ability to earn money in the future and requires constant medical care, rehabilitation services and adaptive equipment for the rest of their lives.
We prepare thoroughly for each motor vehicle accident case so nothing is missed. When we investigate we look at all the evidence, talk to witnesses when we can, get advice from medical professionals and work with accident reconstruction experts when we need to to figure out who is at fault. This detailed approach helps us build strong claims that show who is responsible and the full extent of our clients’ damages.
There are strict deadlines for filing motor vehicle accident claims that the law will not allow you to extend or waive for any reason. If you miss these important deadlines you may never be able to get compensation no matter how good your case is or how bad your injuries are. We advise those who have been in an accident to contact us as soon as possible so their rights are fully protected during the process.
We handle all types of personal injury claims including slip and fall cases. This gives us a broad range of experience in many areas of injury law. This breadth of experience helps us understand how different medical issues affect our clients’ lives and gets us more money for them.
If you hire us to handle your motor vehicle accident case in Hamilton you will have dedicated counsel who will work hard to protect your rights while you focus on getting better from your injuries.