Beaumont Car Accident Lawyer

Attorney Michael Grossman Discusses What to do if You Have Been Injured in a Beaumont Car Accident

If you have been involved in a car accident you most likely have incurred medical bills, property damages, lost income because of hospitalization, plus pain and suffering. These financial losses can accumulate rapidly. You may be able to initiate a personal injury lawsuit to recover these losses; to best do so, however, you will definitely need to have an experienced Beaumont car accident lawyer on your side, since auto accident cases are generally much more complex than what they first appear to be.

The attorneys at Grossman Law Offices have been litigating these types of cases successfully for over 20 years. To assist you in understanding the basics of car crash lawsuits we have prepared this brief informative article.

When Can You File A Personal Injury Claim After An Automobile Accident?

Every personal injury claim has three components:

• An injury, whether physical, mental or emotional has been inflicted upon the victim.
• By violating a legal duty that was due, another person caused the victim’s injury. In an automobile accident this generally means that the defendant caused the accident or contributed to the accident by an action, or inaction, that was unsafe to other people.
• The victim suffered damages, also known as financial losses, because of the accident. The goal of a personal injury lawsuit is to compensate the victim for these financial losses that were suffered in the accident.

You must be able to prove all three of these criteria in order to win your lawsuit. An experienced Beaumont car wreck lawyer such as Michael Grossman from Grossman Law Offices can assist you in determining if your case has legal validity and can also explore with you all of your legal options.

At What Point Do You Need an Attorney?

You most probably will not need an attorney if the only damage is physical property issues with your car. Either one of the two insurance companies involved should be able to have the car repaired. You will most definitely need a highly skilled Beaumont car accident lawyer, however, if you have at all been injured in the accident. In addition, there are many other situations which may act as red flags, indicating that you need legal protection. Some of these include:

• After the accident the other driver acts aggressively or refuses to cooperate.
• Although the other driver presents insurance information, it is from a company that you have never heard of before.
• While barraging you with questions the insurance company also wants to put you officially on the record.
• The insurance company offers you a settlement actually before the extent of your injures are even known.
• You have no medical insurance or cannot afford to see a doctor.
• The settlement that is offered by the insurance company does not even cover the costs of the damage done to your car.
• The insurance company does not offer you a rental car while yours is being repaired.
• You begin to get a gut feeling that you can’t really trust the insurance company.

The attorneys at Grossman Law Offices have been litigating automobile accident cases for over two decades. We know how to secure and protect your rights from unscrupulous insurance companies and unethical drivers.

Challenges in Personal Injury Cases Involving Car Crashes

The first and perhaps biggest hurdle that you will face in your case is the pushy insurance adjuster. The more severe your injuries then generally the steeper the associated medical costs; in reaction, the harder the insurance company will fight you to deny or discredit your claims. Since the insurance adjusters do this for a living you may expect them to pull out all the stops when protecting their own bottom line. Always keep in mind that the interests of the insurance company and your interests could not be more diametrically opposed.

Unfair Settlement Offers from Insurance Companies

Since the insurance company is motivated by profits it is not surprising to learn that they will often dangle a low-ball, unfair settlement in the face of a victim. They do this simply to protect their own financial interests; if the case were to go to trial and the insurance company lost, they would have to pay out a much larger settlement. Most frequently, if you are offered any type of settlement it is probable that you are entitled to much, much more. If, however, you sign an agreement with the insurance company and accept that offer you will waive your rights to sue later on for the true and fair value of your claim. A good Beaumont car wreck lawyer like Michael Grossman can review any offers from a insurance company and make sure that you are not being taken advantage of.

The Other Driver’s Story

In most accidents there will be more than one version of what happened, and these versions will usually conflict. You will need a substantial amount of evidence if this happens to your case; finding this evidence in turn will require the trained eye of a skilled investigator. The attorneys at Grossman Law Offices are known for their investigative skills and can mount a comprehensive examination of all the events that occurred in your accident. We understand the importance of substantial evidence and we know how to find, preserve and then present it.

Proving Up Damages and Swaying the Jury

Sometimes the jury just does not seem to want to see the point of view of the plaintiff, even though that plaintiff was badly injured in the accident. This often occurs when the victim has suffered so-called soft injuries: sprains, whiplash, pulled muscles which are not as concrete and as easily verifiable as broken bones or wounds. These soft tissue injurious however can be serious and even more so can cover up even more substantial injuries that may take months and months of rehab in order to return to full health. If this were to happen in your case the experienced Beaumont car wreck lawyers at Grossman Law Offices know exactly what to do. We will have expert medical witnesses testify on your behalf and convince the jury that your injuries are indeed real so that we may prove up the damages that you have incurred.

Multiple Liable Parties

In frequent accidents there may be multiple parties involved as defendants. For example, in a drunk driving accident not only is the driver liable but also so will be the bar or restaurant that served that driver excess alcohol. In another scenario, lets assume that a mechanical malfunction caused your accident; in that case, then the manufacturer or a mechanic might be liable. Separate lawsuits will need to be filed for each liable defendant, each with their appropriate degree of liability. It is a complicated responsibility to correctly assess liability with more than one defendant, a job that is by far best suited for an accomplished Beaumont car accident lawyer such as Michael Grossman.

What We Can Do For You

The attorneys at Grossman Law Offices have helped thousands of Texans in the aftermath of an auto accident and we want to help you as well. We can do many things on your behalf, allowing you the time to recuperate and get stronger. Some of the things that we will do include:

• Assume all your legal work, allowing you to concentrate on getting better.
• Handle all communications with the insurance company, serving effectively as a buffer for you.
• File you claim; if you have already filed then we will begin negotiations.
• Conduct a thorough investigation at the scene of the accident. Collect such evidence as photographs, video surveillance, witness testimonies, forensic evidence, measurements, police reports, and anything else that could remotely be used to bolster your case.
• Find medical assistance for you if you have no medical insurance and are unable to afford to go to a doctor.
• Prepare demand packets.
• Work to settle your case outside the court in order you avoid any uncertainties associated with a jury trial.
• If needed, assiduously prepare for a courtroom trial and ensure that you have a strong, well substantiated case.

We have worked for thousands of Texas families over the past two decades. Let us do the same for you and make sure that you receive every penny to which you are entitled.

Self-Representation is a Poor Idea

Although anyone is allowed by law to represent themselves, this is most always a poor idea. Sometimes a person will have a decent knowledge of basic law, particularly as it pertains to his or her own case, and assume that will enable them to represent themselves. The reality is that knowing the law is not the same thing as being able to actually practice the law. Applying the law is vastly more complicated, as it involves knowing how to investigate, knowing how to depose witnesses, and knowing how to follow procedures. In particular, a lack of hands-on knowledge of procedures may result in losing your case. Additionally, a law firm’s reputation can significantly affect the outcome of a case. The attorneys at Grossman Law Offices have successfully litigated thousands of cases over the past 20 years; we have won millions and millions of dollars in settlements for our clients from major insurers nation wide.

These insurance companies are well aware of our outstanding track record and today will often seek to settle out of court rather than face our tenacious attorneys in front of a jury. This can be beneficial to you, since it will allow you to return to your normal life as quickly as possible. Let us use our experience, reputation and hard-won knowledge to work for you.

Grossman Law Offices Can Help You

If you or a family member has been injured because of a car accident contact Grossman Law Offices today at 1-855-899-7887 (toll-free). We are pleased to offer a free consultation and are available to you 24 hours a day. Michael Grossman and his team of attorneys are looking forward to discussing your case with you and to answering all your specific questions.