Most of us will be involved in a car crash at some point in our lives. Usually, these are minor fender benders. You walk away from the crash. The biggest bruise is to your ego. Unfortunately, other people are not that lucky. If your injuries are more serious, you’re likely going to need a car accident lawyer.
You don’t Want to Get Too Close to Statute of Limitations Deadline
In Connecticut, you have two (2) years to file suit against the other driver. The two years starts on the day of your crash. Even if it takes six months to get whatever surgeries and physical therapy you need, you don’t get extra time.
The courts are very strict about this. If you don’t file your suit within the two years statute of limitations, your case will be dismissed. You won’t get another chance to file suit. So, you want to make sure to retain your attorney’s services with plenty of time for your lawyer to prepare your case.
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Your Medical Care Should Take Priority
Some Hartford car accident lawyers will rush you and tell you to retain them within days or hours of your crash. While you’re certainly welcome to do so, we understand that your health comes first. You should make sure you’ve been treated for any injuries caused by the accident before you try to schedule your free, initial consultation.
If need be, one of our attorneys can certainly come meet with you at the hospital. But that would be a last resort. Take the time you need to get the medical care required and then arrange to meet with one of our experienced Hartford car accident lawyers. Just give us enough time so we can properly prepare your case.
It’s a Good Idea to File First
Even if you think the other driver was responsible for the crash, that doesn’t mean you’re automatically entitled to compensation. The other driver is going to claim that you were at fault. For all you know, they may be planning to file a lawsuit against you before you get a chance to do the same.
If that happens, then you’ll be named as a defendant in the case. Like it or not, the court tends to give the benefit of the doubt to the plaintiff. Rather than risk this happening, you should meet with your Hartford car accident lawyer as soon as possible. This way, you can file first before the defendant gets a chance to do so.
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Your Hartford Car Accident Lawyer Needs Time to Prepare
Just because your attorney is experienced, they still need time to prepare your case. If you wait too long, they won’t have ample time to gather the necessary evidence. They also want enough time to try to negotiate a settlement of your case.
So, you don’t want to wait until the last minute to call our office. You should try to retain your Hartford car accident lawyer within a few months after your accident. This gives you time to tend to your physical injuries before you must get your legal claim filed.
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Sit Down with an Experienced Hartford Car Accident Lawyer Soon
Nobody wants to hire a mediocre attorney to handle their car accident claim. You want someone who has the experience necessary to get you what you deserve. If the other driver was truly responsible for the crash, they need to pay.
Ideally, their insurance company will pay your claim without incident. Unfortunately, that doesn’t always happen. You may need to retain a Hartford car accident lawyer to file legal action.
It’s important to understand that, just because you file a suit, your case may still settle. In fact, more than 95% of all car accident lawsuits settle long before trial. Your Hartford car accident lawyer will do their best to settle your matter quickly.
However, they want to get the best possible outcome for you and your family. If the offer isn’t what you deserve, they may encourage you to go to trial. If that happens, they’ll fight hard to prove that the defendant was responsible.
All you have to do to get the wheels in motion is call our office. Set up a date and time to meet with one of the skilled Hartford car accident lawyers at Injured CT. The initial consultation is free, so you won’t have to pay a dime until after your case is resolved.
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