According to the Department of Transportation, there were 33,654 fatal car accidents in 2018.

In many cases, people are able to walk away from accidents no worse for wear. So much so that for many, the thought of hiring a lawyer after a car accident would feel like a total overreaction.

But then there are times when you have no choice but to call a car wreck lawyer in order to make sure that you’re getting the compensation that you deserve.

How do you know when a car accident has gone from “That was a bit concerning”. to “I need a lawyer now!”? What is and isn’t an accident worth calling a car accident attorney over?

Here are some factors that you may want to consider as you’re weighing your post-accident legal options.

Factor #1: The Presence of Injuries

It is known about 27% of car accidents result in a non-fatal injury.

However, as you know, the severity of an injury can vary widely from accident to accident.

If your injuries are serious to the point where you may have a long-term disability or you could need ongoing care, you may be better off speaking with a lawyer just to make sure that you’re getting adequate compensation.

This is especially true in light of the fact that not every injury is as easy to see as a broken bone or a series of bruises.

Whiplash and other forms of soft tissue damage might take weeks or months to fully reveal themselves.

And if the person who has sustained serious injury is the other driver, you have all the more reason to make speaking with an experienced personal injury lawyer a priority in the aftermath of your accident.

Factor #2: You’re Not Sure Who’s at Fault

In cases where the facts are beyond dispute, you may not have to work too hard to get a reasonable payout.

After all, if you’re sitting at the traffic light and someone runs the red light while speeding and hits you, it’s a pretty open-and-shut case.

But in situations where there are doubts about who had the right of way or where the other driver is claiming that the accident was 100% your fault, there’s a very real chance that you may have to litigate the issue.

In addition, being partially or totally at fault can have an impact on the amount of money that you get paid out by your insurer.

When you’ve got the other driver, on the one hand, looking out for their best interests and the insurance company on the other protecting its bottom line, it can help to…
 
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