It’s Not Only About Your Injuries

The majority of monies recovered in a lawsuit arising out of an automobile accident are related to the person’s injuries. However, oftentimes, there is Personal Property Damage component In Auto Accident for which one should also be compensated. When it comes to your Wasilla Accident, it is therefore important to make sure your attorneys pay attention to both aspects.

Your Property Damage Claim

Just as with most personal injury claims, Alaska affords you two years to bring any claim for personal property damage.

According to https://www.enjuris.com/personal-injury-law/property-damage-claims.html, the following steps are important when bringing a property damage claim:

1. Make sure nobody was hurt, as that it the most important thing;
2. Call the police, as your will need the record of the accident for the insurance company;
3. Write down details of your accident including, but not limited to:

a. Damage to your vehicle and others involved;

b. What the weather was like;

c. Detail description of the area where the accident occurred;

d. List all property damaged in the accident;

e. Describe the conditions of the road; and

f. List other relevant details.

4. Collect the other driver's insurance information and license plate details. 5. Take photos of the scene.

6. Write down any statements the other driver makes that are against his interest (such as "It was my fault," or "I'm so sorry, a cat jumped in front of my car").

7. File a claim with your insurance company and the other person’s insurance company.

Then, the insurance adjusters will begin the process of gathering all information and "adjusting" the claim.

Why You Have A Good Attorney

Have you heard the names "ambulance chaser", "shylock", "shark", "shyster", "jackleg", "liar", and "mouthpiece" to describe lawyers? These are clearly not the people you want representing you.

Instead, you want attorneys for your Wasilla Accident who: have (i) Knowledge of the law, (ii) Knowledge of relevant medical information, (iii) experience, (iv) Honesty, (v) Commitment to Your Case (vi) Respect in the Field, and (vii) Trial and Negotiation Skills.

What You Should do in Selecting Your Attorney.

While searching for a top attorney, make sure to (a) determine and make a list of the qualities you want in your lawyer, (b) create list of 15-20 attorneys to review, (c) do some online research and have conversations with referral sources before reducing your list to 4-5 attorneys, (d) make phone calls and set up meetings, (e) meet prospective attorneys and, once you make a decision, (f) sign a retainer agreement with your advocate.

There are more than 2,300 attorneys in Alaska—you want the best. While finding the top advocate for your Personal Property Damage In Auto Accident can take time and effort, it is an important process. When your case is concluded and you have received top dollar for your property damage and injuries, you will appreciate that the attorneys you selected did the job you needed for your Wasilla Accident.

Are you a victim of medical malpractice? If you are looking for accident claims advice, the author recommends the Crowson Law Group.