If you need a Boise car accident attorney, call the Long Law Office today.
The road can be a dangerous place, and if you’ve been injured as the result of a collision that simply wasn’t your fault, it’s time to turn to a skilled Boise car accident attorney to help you get the justice and fair compensation you deserve. At the Long Law Office, we know that personal injury cases have gotten a bad reputation, and that leads to many people not seeking the legal counsel they need. Personal injury suits aren’t just frivolous claims concocted by greedy people out to get money to which they aren’t truly entitled. If you’ve suffered injuries due to another person’s negligence, poor judgment, or criminal behavior, or if a loved one has been killed in an accident that could have been avoided, you may have a viable case.
Contrary to popular belief, filing a personal injury lawsuit isn’t always about the money. Often, severe injuries totally alter the course of a person’s life, and the amount of both physical and emotional recovery required to get back on a healthier, happier road is tremendous. Personal injury law exists in order to defend the rights of victims in cases such as these, and to protect families at risk of losing everything---all because of another person’s mistake.
If you’re considering contacting a Boise car accident attorney, the time to act is now, while your claim can still be handled swiftly and properly from the very beginning. At the Long Law Office, we make the process easier to handle, visiting you at home or in the hospital if necessary. We also never charge any fees unless we recover a settlement, giving you much needed peace of mind. Call us today for a free consultation, and let us help you get the justice you need in order to help you move forward toward a brighter tomorrow.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Question: Do I really need a lawyer right away after a car accident with injuries?
Answer: Absolutely. To get every penny you are entitled to under law, your claim needs to be handled properly from the beginning. The earlier you hire your attorney, the better job he should be able to do for you. An attorney is especially important when the injuries are serious because of the many complicated legal and medical insurance issues that are involved.
Question: What should I do about medical treatment?
Answer: Get whatever medical assistance you need as soon as possible. Don’t wait around hoping that you’re going to start feeling better and that the pain will just go away. Tell your doctor exactly what hurts and how you were injured. If you delay medical treatment, even for a day or two, the at-fault driver’s insurance company will argue that you must not have been injured very badly or you would have sought medical care sooner. Additionally, you have a duty to mitigate your damages, which is another way of saying that you need to get the appropriate medical treatment for your injuries.
Question: What do I tell the at-fault driver's insurance company?
Answer: Nothing, other than that you are represented by an attorney. Once you are represented, the insurance adjuster is not supposed to talk to you. They should directly deal with your attorney.
Question: The adjuster from the at-fault driver’s insurance company told me he needs to take my recorded statement. Should I do it?
Answer: Absolutely not. You are not required to give a recorded statement to the insurance company for the at-fault driver.
Question: Will my case need to go to trial?
Answer: Most cases are settled without going to trial. Even when lawsuits are filed, most personal injury cases ultimately do not go to trial. However, if the adjuster denies a legitimate claim or does not make a fair offer, the only way to pursue justice is by going to trial.
Question: Don't insurance companies usually do the right thing when someone's been hurt?
Answer: Insurance Companies Continue to Profit by Denying Fair Compensation for Injuries
According to CNN, “Allstate and others bet you’ll take what they offer and walk away. It’s right in the training manuals we obtained from Allstate: force ‘smaller walk-away settlements.’” Insurance companies are “betting you won’t wait, you won’t sue and you’ll take what you get and walk-away. . . . Accident victims have been walking away from billions of dollars that insurers now keep for themselves.” For more on the CNN article, click here.
Insurance adjusters often try to settle personal injury claims out of the gate quickly with small offers. This tactic is used to get claims resolved before other, more serious, injuries are discovered and before an attorney is hired. If you refuse this initial offer, then, as reported by CNN, insurance adjusters for 10 of the top 12 insurance companies follow the “three D’s”: (1) Delay handling your claim, (2) Deny you were injured, and (3) Defend against you in court.
The Adjuster Is Not Your Friend
The insurance adjuster’s job is to pay as little as possible on your claim. He does not care about you. He does not care about the impact this accident has had on your life. He only cares about the bottom line. As far as he’s concerned, you’re the bad guy, and he is out to fight you every step of the way. The adjuster may seem nice on the phone, but he is NOT looking out for your best interests.
Until you settle your personal injury claim, you are ultimately responsible for your medical bills. The person who hurt you does not have to pay your medical bills as they come in. He can go on with his life while you deal with your injuries, your financial pressures, and the insurance claims process.
Time is on the insurance adjuster’s side. It costs him nothing to delay the process. But stress and financial pressure may very well motivate you to settle for less than you deserve. And if you wait too long, the statute of limitations will pass, and you will never be able to collect on your claim. Again, time is on the adjuster’s side.
Stand Up For Your Rights
The insurance industry considers personal injury claims to be frivolous. Don’t be fooled: there is nothing frivolous about making the responsible person and his insurance company do the right thing. It’s called standing up for your rights. Under Idaho law, you have the right to be compensated for your medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and loss of use of your vehicle.
At Long Law Office, we will deal with the adjusters for you. We will make sure that you are treated fairly and will fight for the compensation that you deserve.
Please contact us so that we can level the playing field for you. The initial consultation is free and in personal injury cases, we only get paid when we get money for you.
