Accidents are rarely just that accidental. Almost always someone is at fault as it is rare for an accident to happen without a catalyst. But there are accidents, and then there are serious accidents. An accident where everyone has minor injuries and damage to property is typically easily resolved through the insurance company. The situation becomes more involved when the person that was struck has received serious injuries as a result of the impact. The problems that arise as a result are going to be complex, and an Accident Injury Attorney in Birmingham AL can be of assistance with resolving them.
Serious injuries require a trip to the hospital for evaluation, then treatment. It should go without saying that life is priceless, but the cost of maintaining quality of life is expensive. The hospital bills and ongoing medical treatments for the injuries are costly. Both drivers have to have insurance by law, but the type of insurance may not have adequate coverage for the bills. The bills can far exceed what the insurance company pays out, and winds up leaving the injured with bills that they are hard pressed to pay.
At no time did the injured party expect to have to pay for medical bills from injuries that someone else caused. Getting legal representation to resolve this issue is an option. An Accident Injury Attorney in Birmingham AL takes on the job of pressing for damages and getting the medical bills covered. Not only does the lawyer seek money for the bills, they also request that lost wages and pain and suffering be covered as well.
The lawyers job is to take the burden off their client and take on the heavy lifting of dealing with the insurance companies. The client has the luxury of telling insurance representatives to “talk to my lawyer” when it comes to resolving issues. No more pressure from the insurance company to take a settlement that isn’t in the favour of the injured. Instead, the lawyer is the one who takes the calls and pushes back against the insurance until a satisfactory resolution is made in favor of the client.
Contact Forstman & Cutchen LLP for more information about personal injury representation and what options are available.
