In very simple cases or those that involve no injuries, it may be faster and more straightforward to resolve the case without the help of personal injury attorneys. However, even accidents that may first appear to be minor can later prove to be complicated. For example, symptoms of your injuries may take time to appear, or issues regarding compensation may arise between you and the other party. In situations such as these, it is essential to have an attorney by your side.
Certain situations and serious accidents absolutely warrant hiring a car accident lawyer. For example, if the crash resulted in injuries that required medical intervention or hospitalization, or that were disabling and impacted your ability to work, you should immediately contact an attorney. Similarly, if there is a problem with either party’s insurance, for example, one of you lacks insurance or is under-insured, you should consider consulting with a lawyer. If there are any disputes about liability for the accident between yourself and the other party or their insurance provider, or if the other party or their insurance carrier is refusing to pay for damages related to the accident, you should get a lawyer involved. Finally, if the other party to the accident is a government entity, they may potentially be protected from a lawsuit under ‘sovereign immunity,’ in which case you should seek legal consult.