Answering Difficult Questions About How To Recover From An Auto Accident
Auto accidents have a massive potential to wreak havoc in our lives, and the actions we take immediately following them drastically defined how well we can recover. Here at Hicks & Funfsinn Kentucky Lawyers, our attorneys know that you may have a lot of questions, and we want to answer some of your early ones here.
What Do I Do After Getting Into An Accident?
Once you have confirmed that you and everyone else are safe, your next step is to gather information. Evidence and testimony regarding an accident are most valuable immediately following the accident. Contacting the police so they can come to the scene of the accident and create a report for you, collecting witness testimony by recording it on your phone, and gathering the contact information personal information and insurance information of the other driver can all improve the outcome of your case. Doing this can also help you from sharing the blame through comparative negligence.
How Much Compensation Can I Get For My Accident?
The attorney you choose to represent you has a lot of influence on how much your compensation will be. We fight to give you the maximum compensation for your car accident injuries, by fighting for costs such as current and future lost income and medical expenses, property damage, and pain and suffering. There is no blanket amount given to every victim of an accident, so make sure you are getting the most for your recovery.
What If I Cannot Afford An Attorney?
We have taken many steps to provide our clients with every opportunity to come to us. We offer a contingency fee structure, as well as a policy that requires you to pay us only if you win your case, and you can pay us from the compensation you receive.
What Can I Do If I Was Injured In A Hit And Run Accident?
If the reckless or distracted driver that struck you flees the scene of an accident, contact the police as soon as you are able. Provide as much description of the vehicle as possible to increase the odds of the police finding the driver. We can also help you pursue compensation from a driver who flees the scene.
How Do I Start To Pursue My Compensation?
The compensation you receive from your claim allows you to focus on your best possible recovery, and your first step to getting that compensation is by contacting us. Our Kentucky team has offices in Lexington and Harrodsburg, and we are eager to gain the privilege of representing you.
Contact us by calling 859-286-7840 or emailing us here to schedule your initial consultation with a compassionate and committed lawyer.