Choosing the Right Car Accident Injury Lawyer

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Choosing the Right Car Accident Injury Lawyer
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Table of Contents

• Choosing the Right Car Accident Injury Lawyer
• Who are Car Accident Injury Lawyers?
• Types of Car Accidents
• Proving Liability
• Common Car Accident Injuries
• Damages that Can Be Claimed
• Cost of Car Accident Injury Lawyers
• Choosing a Car Accident Injury Lawyer

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Choosing the Right Car Accident Injury Lawyer

• Navigating car accident injury law and
  finding a car accident injury lawyer can be a
  daunting undertaking. However, this brief how-to
  guide can greatly simplify the process.
• Various car accident injury lawyers are
  available in all major US cities. Contact one
  today by phone, email, and handy online form.

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Who are Car Accident Injury Lawyers?

• Car accident injury lawyers can be contacted
  after an individual has been in a car accident.
  To be eligible for damages, two main criteria
  have to be met. Firstly, the accident must have
  been caused by the other partys negligence, at
  least partially. Secondly, the car accident has
  resulted in serious physical injuries for the
  driver or passengers.

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Types of Car Accidents

• According to the National Highway Traffic
  Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately one
  third of all car crashes in the United States
  are rear-end collisions. Speed is often a
  contributing factor in these cases.
• Rear-end collisions are often a result of
  drunk driving, poor road conditions, reckless
  driving, aggressive driving, distracted driving,
  and brake or headlight malfunction.

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Proving Liability

• Proving liability for collisions can be a
  tricky part of car accident injury law. Luckily,
  car accident injury lawyers can simplify this
  process.
• Car accident injury lawyers will first look
  to see if a legal duty existed. This means that
  the liable party had a legal duty to ensure the
  safety of other drivers. Secondly, they will see
  if the responsible party failed to exercise their
  legal duty. Thirdly, car accident injury lawyers
  will see if injuries are directly related to the
  other partys negligence. Finally, they will
  determine if financial losses have occurred.

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Common Car Accident Injuries

• Some examples of the various types of
  physical injuries that individuals can suffer
  during car accidents include broken bones, cuts
  and lacerations, internal bleeding, organ damage,
  paralysis, nerve damage, as well as head, neck,
  and/or spinal injuries.

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Damages that Can Be Claimed

• Various types of damages can be claimed from
  car accidents, including medical expenses, lost
  wages, physical pain, mental or emotional
  distress, and property damage.

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Cost of Car Accident Injury Lawyers

• The cost of car accident injury lawyers
  depends on a variety of factors, including
  geographical area, complexity of case, and the
  reputation of the lawyer.
• In most car accident cases, lawyers do not
  charge a flat fee, as these types of fees are
  often reserved for less complex types of cases.
  However, a flat fee for drafting or responding to
  a demand letter may be charged. This often costs
  approximately 300 to 1,000 USD.
• Instead of a flat fee, car accident injury
  lawyers often charge what is called a
  contingency fee. This means that the lawyer or
  firm does not get paid unless they win the case
  and money is recovered. They will then take a
  percentage of the car insurance settlement or
  jury verdict.

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• This contingency fee varies, however, it is
  often 25 to 40. 33 is the standard average rate
  in the United States. The fee often depends on if
  the case is settled or goes to court. Cases
  settled before court often have lower contingency
  fees. If the case proceed to trial, the fee rises
  to up to 40.
• Car accident firms often take care of all up
  front court costs and litigation expenses. These
  will be deducted from the final judgment or
  settlement.
• In addition to a contingency fee, some car
  accident lawyers may also charge an initial
  retainer fee. This amount will be subtracted from
  the percentage due to the lawyer at the end of
  the case.
• Many firms also offer free consultations.

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Choosing a Car Accident Injury Lawyer

• Asking friends, family, and coworkers for
  recommendations is one way to find the perfect
  car accident injury lawyer.
• Talk to previously clients and ask for
  referrals. Ensure that the lawyer is experienced
  and licensed.
• Know the fees before signing a contract or
  committing to a lawyer.
• Check the car accident injury lawyers
  standing with their bar association. Make sure
  that they are a part of a bar association. If
  they are not, do not consider them as an option.

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• Check their track record. Does the lawyer
  have more wins than losses?
• Look for a lawyer with is a clear
  communicator, someone who makes it easy to
  understand the complex aspects of injury law. In
  addition, a good lawyer should be interested in
  ones case and be able to hold an engaging
  conversation. Their office should be organized,
  reflecting their professionalism. They should
  also be willing to provide references. If they
  are not willing to provide a list of clients to
  call, this should serve as a red flag.
• Various car accident injury lawyers are
  available throughout the United States to help
  individuals understand accident law. Do not
  hesitate to contact one today.

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• Contact Local Attorney
• James Otto Heiting
• https//www.heitingandirwin.com/meet-our-attorneys
  /james-otto-heiting/
• Heiting Irwin, APLC
• 6216 Brockton Ave., Suite 111
• Riverside, CA 92506
• Phone [phone]
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