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3 Things That You Might Not Know You Can Discuss With Your Car Accident Attorney

21 June 2018 by Kenneth Graham

Being injured in a car accident and proceeding with legal action is uncharted territory for most people. In a time that you're physically injured, perhaps unable to work, and dealing with some financial strains as a result, it's important to rely upon your attorney for help. This auto injury expert can not only build a strong case for you that gives you a strong likelihood of receiving fair compensation for your injury but can also provide assistance in a number of other ways. Here are three things that you might not know that you can discuss with your auto accident legal services.

1. Medical Referrals

As someone who works with auto accident victims, your attorney will have a general idea of what type of care you'll need to recover as much as possible. Even though he or she isn't a medical professional, your attorney will hear stories from past clients with similar injuries and will keep records of how they received care. You can count on your car accident attorney giving you some useful medical referrals. For example, you might simply think about going to your family doctor for care, but your attorney can set you up with several specialists who will give you the best chance of a full recovery.

2. Interim Payment

Car accident cases can take a long time to resolve, especially if both sides are disagreeing about how the accident took place and which driver was to blame. If you can't work, you'll often need to use your savings and perhaps even take out loans to cover your medical expenses — all with the hope that a large settlement or victory in several months' time will give you financial comfort. If you're stressing financially, talk to your attorney about an interim payment. He or she can request a set amount from the other party, which will be deducted from the total settlement at the end of the case.

3. Future Suits

In many car accident cases, the injured person's case will focus on the driver who caused the accident. However, as your attorney's investigators dig into the case, they may determine that at least some of the blame lies elsewhere. For example, if the other driver failed to control his or her vehicle because of a defective part, at least some of the culpability may land at the feet of the manufacturer. In such a case, your attorney will talk to you about taking future legal action on a larger scale.

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