{"id":9633,"date":"2021-02-04T06:51:02","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T06:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/?p=9633"},"modified":"2023-07-18T13:19:12","modified_gmt":"2023-07-18T13:19:12","slug":"four-signs-you-need-to-speak-to-a-car-accident-lawyer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/four-signs-you-need-to-speak-to-a-car-accident-lawyer\/","title":{"rendered":"Four Signs You Need To Speak To A Car Accident Lawyer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><iframe height=\"400\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/phx8vyfkPM4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being in a severe car accident is a distressful and complicated experience. Right after the accident, you may still not be in your right state of mind. This may lead you to make wrong decisions that you might regret later on.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you find yourself in situations like this, and you have been injured, the first thing you should do is to compose your thoughts. Start by asking yourself these questions: Why did the accident happen? Was the accident because of someone else\u2019s negligence? Who was involved in the accident?<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you answer all these questions, the next step is to decide whether you should file a lawsuit or not. If you will, a <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/looking-for-an-injury-lawyer\/\">personal injury lawyer<\/a> can help you obtain the right compensation for others\u2019 wrongful acts. The lawyer will help you determine if you can make a case out of your tragedy or not, and he will help protect your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/protect-your-rights-know-how-to-handle-car-accident-reporting\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">legal rights<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here, we have listed 4 signs that you should look out to know if you need to speak to a <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/car-accidents\/\">car accident lawyer<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Sign 1: You Are Seriously Injured Because of the Car Accident<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/most-common-shoulder-injuries-caused-by-car-accidents\/\">Car accidents may cause a variety of injuries<\/a> that range from minor to major ones. For minor, quick healing injuries that won\u2019t impede you from pushing through with your daily activities, you can often work out an insurance settlement. However, for moderate to severe injuries that would let you spend more than $1000 for medical expenses, it would be practical to talk to a personal injury lawyer to know what <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/list-of-benefits-one-can-expect-from-a-car-accident-settlement\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">benefits <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you can get from the accident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To determine if your case is moderate or severe, here is a checklist to help you out.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You had to receive emergency treatment<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You stayed at a hospital<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your injury required more than one doctor\u2019s visit to treat<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your injury resulted in long-term disability, loss of a limb, etc.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your injury will require some kind of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/damage-of-a-head-on-collision\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">treatment for the rest of your life<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Sign 2: Multiple Parties Are Involved<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are accidents where multiple parties are involved. When this happens, settlements are more challenging since your perspective on the accident is different from the other parties\u2019 perspective. Most of the time, even if the other party is at fault, they will do their best to deny the accusation so that they won\u2019t be paying the damages they caused.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In cases like this, the liability for the damages caused will be in question by the parties involved. The best way to deal with such issues is to call authorities to facilitate the investigation to know who will be at fault. You should not settle immediately to prevent making <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/common-mistakes-people-make-following-an-ontario-car-accident\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">mistakes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or wrong decisions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is best if you could take evidence that your <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/plane-crash-lawyer\/\">lawyer can present in court in a car crash<\/a>. The documents you need may include photos or videos of the accident, <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/are-your-medical-records-really-private\/\">medical records<\/a>, or witness testimonies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Sign 3: There Was Negligence Involved in the Car Accident<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another point to look at is if there was negligence involved in the accident. When you prove that negligence is present, it will be easier for you to win your claim. If you\u2019re wondering what negligence is, here are some examples.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A negligent driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol when they caused a <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/blog\/steps-to-filing-a-claim-when-involved-in-a-car-accident-on-icy-roads\/\">car accident<\/a>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A part of the <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/practice-areas\/defective-car-accidents\/\">car was defective<\/a>, whether it was a faulty brake or an airbag that failed to deploy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal actions that led to the <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/bc\/vancouver-drunk-driving-accidents\/\">accident like texting while driving or calling<\/a> someone.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think that negligence was present, you should hire a lawyer so that he\/ she can make sure that you\u2019ll receive the additional compensation you\u2019re due. Another benefit of hiring a lawyer is that they\u2019ll work with you to complete the paperwork and guide you on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/what-to-do-after-car-accident\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">what to do after the car accident<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, so you don\u2019t miss crucial evidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><iframe height=\"400\" style=\"width: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/luJ9wo-jNS0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you having difficulty getting the financial compensation you deserve, or do you feel that the settlement offers are too low? <a href=\"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/stouffville-personal-injury-lawyer\/\">Car accident lawyers<\/a> from Diamond and Diamond Law can help. Contact 1-800-567-HURT for a free consultation!<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Sign 4: An Insurance Company Is Disputing Your Car Accident Claim<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When an insurance company already starts to meddle with the case, you should already know that you have a case. Sometimes, the insurance company of the person at fault will start calling you and act sympathetic, but in reality, they are already using their tactics to undermine your claims.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are some red flags that you should look out to prevent an insurance company from getting away from its responsibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The insurance company may be trying to close your case as quickly as possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The insurance company may be mistreating you or is not doing anything to progress your case.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Insurance compensation for another driver&#8217;s misconduct is not enough to help you recover and get back on your feet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A driver\u2019s insurance company will dispute a claim and argue that the victim doesn\u2019t have enough proof of the other driver\u2019s fault.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li dir=\"ltr\" style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Police or medical accident report from your insurance company might bring about a denial of your case.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Speak To An Experienced Car Accident or Personal Injury Lawyer From Diamond and Diamond Law<\/b><\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have the four signs above or if you feel as if your insurance company isn&#8217;t listening to your needs, is mistreating you, or is not doing anything to progress your case, then it may be time to consult a car accident lawyer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Personal injury lawyers from Diamond and Diamond will work for you and do whatever is necessary to get you the compensation you deserve after your accident.<\/span><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact 1-800-567-HURT today for a free consultation!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;pro-tip-sec&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 dir=\"ltr\"><b>PRO TIP:<\/b><\/h3>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201c<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have been involved in a car accident, witnesses are very crucial in your case. It\u2019s important to file a police report after an accident so that all those details are recorded by law enforcement and can either be used in your case or used as evidence.<\/span><\/i><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\"><b>Four Signs You Need To Speak To A Car Accident Lawyer FAQs<\/b><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_toggle title=&#8221;Should I still consult a lawyer after a car accident that didn\u2019t involve injuries?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1610080524707-d830ee54-dfbd&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It actually depends on the situation. If there are no injuries, but there are damages to your car, it is best to contact a lawyer. The lawyer may help you create a claim that will help you pay off the cost of your car&#8217;s damages. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How long does it take to get a settlement in a car accident?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1610080546599-e1ba23d2-5ca0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on your case&#8217;s complexity, the time to settle the claim ranges from 3 months to a year. Settlements like this take time since the court will respond to the initial requests, order an investigation, and decide whether to approve the claim or not.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][vc_toggle title=&#8221;How long does it take for symptoms to show up after a car accident?&#8221; style=&#8221;round&#8221; color=&#8221;blue&#8221; el_id=&#8221;1610080574612-96286418-5cfa&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most injuries reflect immediately after an accident. This includes open wounds, scratches, or broken bones. However, other injuries cannot be physically seen by another person, and they will only be seen when a doctor runs tests on you. So, after an accident, you should immediately proceed to a medical facility to have yourself checked. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_toggle][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Being in a severe car accident is a distressful and complicated experience. Right after the accident, you may still not be in your right state of mind. This may lead you to make wrong decisions that you might regret later on.\u00a0 When you find yourself in situations like this, and you have been injured,&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":11816,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[812],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-9633","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-legal-needs","entry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9633","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9633"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9633\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11816"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9633"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9633"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/diamondlaw.ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9633"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}