In the wake of a deadly car accident, it may seem that legal assistance is not necessary. If it’s completely clear that the other party was in the wrong and caused the accident, you might expect their insurance company to do the right thing, pay out a fair settlement, and move on.
This is often not how it goes. Insurance companies often initially appear to have your best interests in mind. They may even seem sympathetic. Their only goal, though, is to improve their company’s bottom line, get them out of legal trouble, and close a claim as quickly as possible. This means that you could be offered much less than you stand to lose after an accident. They might even try to find a way to pin the accident on your loved one, adding insult to injury.
Communicating with the liable party’s insurance company is a fruitless task. It’s unlikely that anything you say will cause them to offer more, but it’s easy for them to use something you’ve said to reduce your settlement offer or refuse compensation entirely. Hiring a fatal car accident attorney can significantly reduce your stress and give you a fighting chance at justice.
Attorney Maurice Davis will take over communication with the insurance company and begin investigating your loved one’s car accident. As they begin to build a timeline and uncover what happened before, during, and after the accident, they will use the evidence they gather to figure out how much compensation you deserve. If the insurance company is not open to negotiating a fair settlement, your attorney will prepare for court. Whether justice can be found at the negotiating table or in the courtroom, your attorney will advocate aggressively on your behalf.