Car accidents are common. They happen every day on the streets of San Antonio. Many times, they don’t result in anything more than damage to the vehicle or some other property. Too often, someone suffers serious or even fatal injury, and typically the cause of that pain and suffering can be traced to some person’s recklessness or neglect.
The law’s ability to sort out blame and hold responsible parties accountable is an important function, but it only works well if it is put to use. To be sure this complex tool is employed properly and that the best outcome possible is achieved, it’s best to seek an experienced attorney’s help.
Every accident is different and can present the legal system with challenges. To understand how the system works we offer this brief glimpse into the inner workings.
Of course, things will differ depending on the circumstances of a given court and jurisdiction, but generally speaking the resolving of disputes related to car accidents requires a clear understanding of both traffic and personal injury law.
When an accident occurs, victims are likely to find themselves confronted with disputes over who should pay for what damage. Those damages might include loss of income, medical bills, the cost of vehicle repair or replacement and more.
Insurance company representatives might undertake to deal with many of the issues directly themselves. But if resolution becomes a matter of negotiation, then an attorney’s skills may be beneficial. Obviously, if negotiations fail and litigation is required, the attorney can file the necessary action.
Once before the judge, the court will attempt to examine all available evidence from police reports, pictures and perhaps witness testimony to determine exactly what happened. Then, traffic law and legal theories will be examined to establish fault.
Questions can be many and getting answers can be difficult without the right resources.
