Understanding the Basics of Consumer, Financial and Personal Injury Law

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Understanding the Basics of Consumer, Financial and Personal Injury Law

Up until nine months ago, I always considered myself above everyone else when it came to having good credit. I paid my bills on time and never went a day late on rent. I became the epitome of what a good consumer should be. But after losing my job after 12 years of faithfulness and hard work, my ego took a hit and so did my credit and finances. Humbled, broke and unable to pay my bills, I decided to file bankruptcy. I couldn't get a job right away and the only way to stay afloat was to start over. My bankruptcy attorney helped me do that. I started this blog to teach you how to come back from a financial and personal disaster with your life intact. I hope that you find the legal counsel you need to rebuild your life as well.

How Car Accident Lawyers Address Property Damage and Lost Wages

Even minor car accidents can cause serious damage. If a car accident seriously damages property and/or hinders your ability to work, a car accident lawyer can get you the resources you deserve.

Here are some of the ways that a car accident lawyer can help you when you're the victim of a motor vehicle crash.

Property Damage

In addition to medical and vehicle expenses, car accidents can also cause significant property damage. In some cases, even when you aren't at fault, the property damage caused by an accident can create legal challenges for you.

Car accidents can be like a game of dominoes, causing a chain reaction of destruction that's hard to untangle. For instance, if you're rear-ended by another motor and your car damages someone else's property, you can be held liable for the damage. If you're sued by the property owner, your car accident lawyer can sue the other driver(s) involved in the accident to enter that you aren't left holding the bill when it's due.

To make sure that your car accident lawyer can proactively pursue legal action, it's important to communicate with everyone involved through your lawyer. This means when an insurance company reaches out to you, you direct their inquiries to your lawyer. The same advice goes for communicating with other drivers or the property owner involved in the case.

Lost Wages

A car accident can make it hard to physically get to work and/or perform your job. If an auto accident decreases your earning power and/or causes you to take time off of work, your auto accident can help you recoup your lost wages.

The paychecks leading up to and immediately following your accident can show the true financial impact of the event. Your car accident can use your paychecks to construct a clear "before and after" snapshot of your earning potential before and after you're involved in a car accident.

When you're physically unable to drive to work and/or perform your job, it can create a cascade of unintended consequences. If your car accident causes additional child care, physical therapy appointments, or other consequences, your car accident lawyer can fight to have these expenses covered. For instance, if your health insurance provider won't cover your physical therapy bills, your car accident lawyer can sue them to honor your policy. You can also sue the driver(s) responsible for expenses that exceed insurance policy maximums.


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