Boston Auto Accident Lawyer
Frequently Asked Questions: Boston Motor Vehicle Accidents
What should I do following an auto accident?
After an auto accident, you need to stop and make sure that you exchange contact information with the other driver or drivers at the scene.
- Seek medical assistance and assist others who are injured. If necessary, call 911 to obtain emergency medical care for anyone who has been injured.
- Contact your insurance company to report the accident, and contact law enforcement if necessary.
- Do not make any statements to the other person’s insurance company or to law enforcement officers regarding responsibility for the accident, even if you believe that you were at fault.
- As soon as possible, contact a personal injury attorney to get legal assistance regarding your insurance claim.
What can an attorney do to help me?
A Boston auto accident attorney can:
- Determine the value of your auto accident claim.
- File your claim with the insurance company or companies involved, and conduct negotiations with them to pursue the full value of your claim.
- Conduct all communication with law enforcement and the other party or parties involved in the accident.
- Take your case to civil court, if necessary, to pursue maximum monetary compensation.
How much is my motor vehicle accident claim worth?
The value of your motor vehicle accident claim will vary depending upon the circumstances of the accident, who caused the accident, whether you were partially at fault, the extent of your injuries and a number of other factors. A motor vehicle accident lawyer can evaluate all of these in order to determine what your claim may be worth and therefore pursue just compensation on your behalf.
What types of injuries are often sustained in auto accidents?
An auto accident may cause any of a number of injuries, most often: back or neck injuries, head trauma, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, organ damage, broken bones, whiplash and lacerations. While some car accident injuries may actually be relatively minor, others will be life-threatening and can cause permanent disability.
What are some common causes for motor vehicle accidents?
A distracted driver is the most common cause for an auto accident. Additional causes include: drunk driving, speeding, reckless driving, weariness, road or weather conditions and mechanical failure or a defective auto part.
What kind of cases does your firm handle?
At the Law Office of Brian Bagby, we are qualified to help accident victims who have been involved in: bus accidents, ambulance accidents, boating accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents and ATV rollover accidents.
Contact Boston auto accident lawyer Brian Bagby today regarding your claim. Evening and weekend appointments are available, and your injury evaluation is free!