Some of the most frequent accidents in the U.S. occur while a car is merging into the flow of traffic. Fortunately, in most states if this happens, provisions are made for anyone who is injured in a merging accident if it’s not their fault.
Compensation can be claimed for the financial hardship caused by the accident. These are called personal injury claims and are in place to assist those people who are seriously injured and have bills to pay, like the cost of medical treatment and damage to their car.
You should seriously consider using the services of a personal injury lawyer if you have been involved in a merging accident while entering or overtaking on a highway.
Damages You May Receive After Merging
All sorts of damage to your vehicle could have taken place in a merging accident. These could include total damage to your car’s bumper, as well as damage to the rear end of your car, if the merging driver was unable to slow down before the accident took place. It is likely that parts of your car will need a new paint job from severe scratching too.
Any car damage is included in a personal injury claim as long as you didn’t cause the accident.
The sorts of injuries that are typical of a merging accident include traumatic brain injuries, whiplash, and lacerations to the face and limbs. The medical costs for these types of injuries are usually covered in your personal injury compensation.
Finally, there is a fair chance that you will have to take time off to recover from these injuries so you can include any loss in wages in your personal injury claim for as long as it takes to recover sufficiently to return to work.
It’s never that easy to work out the true value of a personal injury claim in a merging accident, especially as insurers are difficult to negotiate with in this sort of situation. This is why it’s vital to seek help from a personal injury lawyer who can help you file a convincing claim with the insurance company and win a personal injury claim that you deserve.
Why Consider a Lawyer?
When a merging accident takes place, insurance companies are notorious for blaming the merging driver for the crash. Typically, it’s considered to be your responsibility to yield while merging, so you will need foolproof evidence to show you were driving carefully and diligently when the crash took place.
If you are unable to provide suitable proof, your chance of winning a claim is minimal. This is when a personal injury lawyer can help you the most. They have a good reputation for determining who is at fault in a merging auto accident and they have the most current information on a state’s personal injury laws.
This means that once you have chosen your lawyer, the attorney will not only be able to calculate a fair claim for you but will also help to ensure the other driver was at fault. Part of the lawyer’s work is completing all the necessary paperwork for the insurer on your behalf. Often, merging crash claims are denied, but this doesn’t mean you need to give up because your lawyer can take your case to court if you and your lawyer are still convinced that a successful claim can be won.
Work With a PI Lawyer Today
One of the great features of personal injury lawyers is that they typically work on a contingency-fee basis. This means you don’t pay anything until you have won a settlement.
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