Car accidents are an unfortunate part of life. From minor fender benders to crashes that are far more severe, these accidents happen all too frequently. When they do, people often end up getting hurt. Massachusetts residents who have been injured in an accident may face a difficult road to recovery, but thankfully that is a road they don't have to face alone.
How a Car Accident Attorney Can Help
When car accidents strike, injuries typically follow. These injuries can have a vast range of consequences, from relatively minor to life-threatening. In the most severe cases, those negatively affected by a car crash may experience not only the physical injuries that accompany a collision but financial and emotional hardships as well.
Ways that a car crash can impact a victim’s life include:
- The victim may have to stay in the hospital for a period of time
- The victim could require following up surgery, physical therapy, and other ongoing treatment
- The victim may have to take time off of work to recover from their injuries
- The victim may be stuck with medical bills worth far more than they can afford
- The victim may suffer from stress, depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder
- The victim may be responsible for paying for car repairs or replacing their vehicle entirely
- The victim may be disabled for life or faced with managing a catastrophic injury
- The victim’s family may have to file a wrongful death claim in the event they succumb to their injuries
All the above can create significant roadblocks on the path to recovery. Fortunately, if negligence leading to the crash is suspected, legal claims seeking monetary redress can be made. Attorneys who have extensive knowledge of Massachusetts laws and substantial experience regarding personal injury and wrongful death cases can help those who have been injured in an accident (and the surviving families of those that lost their lives) seek maximum compensation for all damages deemed recoverable under state laws.
An experienced car accident lawyer can help car accident victims accomplish the following:
- File a lawsuit against the negligent party who caused their injuries
- Investigate the crash to determine fault
- Collect and compile evidence that will prove who was at fault for the crash
- Interview witnesses and accident reconstructionists to further build your case
- Argue your side during negotiations and in court
- Timely file necessary legal paperwork
- And more
From medical expenses, rehabilitation time, loss of wages and so much more, car accidents can have a dramatic impact on the lives of victims and their families. If you or a loved one has been injured as the result of an auto accident, professional assistance is available. To learn about how an attorney who focuses on personal injury cases can assist you, please visit our Taunton car accident attorney page.
Percy Law Group, PC has served the wrongfully injured in Massachusetts and Rhode Island for over 30 years. Contact us to discuss your car accident case during a free consultation.