An Injury Attorney protects the rights of Accident Victims

by Art Gibb, freelance writer on behalf of Wayne A. Freestone, P.C. ( 6-Apr-2012 )

Accidents happen each day on the roads. Sometimes the result of bad weather and other times the fault of another driver who does not obey the traffic laws people that are involved in collisions face the cost of repairing their vehicle and may also be responsible for medical expenses. In the case of a serious car crash were a person is admitted to the hospital for a long period of time the person that is at fault for causing the wreck may have to face the very real prospect of being sued by the people that have been injured because of their negligence. Offering a way for someone that has been injured in an accident to receive restitution for their wounds a Utah injury attorney can sue for damages and expenses that reach beyond the cost of replacing a totaled car to the point of reclaiming the costs of hospital bills and wages that have been lost from work.

Where an individual is unable to earn an income as a result of their injuries and has a mountain of expenses piling up the victim of an accident can sue for damages and restitution. As most people count on their insurance company to provide them with automobile coverage there is often a gap between how much a person may be able to claim from an insurance carrier and what is paid by their provider. With the help of an attorney that can go after the personal assets and holdings of the person responsible for causing the accident there is an option open to gain the money that is being claimed by the victim(s) and their family. While suing an insurance company may gain a little money for the individual the best way to seek restitution is by going after the property and bank accounts of a person whose insurance company will not pay for the additional expenses of medical bills and lost wages that are directly connected to the incident on the road.

Before signing over any right to sue an insurance provider or thinking that any injuries are superficial it is important to talk to a Utah injury attorney and discuss the case that could end up costing a lot more than some broken bones and a few months of recovery time.  Where the first call after a serious accident should be to the emergency services the next call should be to an attorney and then the insurance company that will be handling the claim for any and all damages that are incurred as the result of someone else's negligent driving habits.

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