{"id":861,"date":"2020-02-05T10:32:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T10:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/2023-EdwardLeeLaw\/?p=861"},"modified":"2023-10-30T10:33:14","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T10:33:14","slug":"why-its-important-to-hire-an-attorney-after-a-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/2023-EdwardLeeLaw\/why-its-important-to-hire-an-attorney-after-a-car-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Why It\u2019s Important to Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Motor Vehicle Accident Is Never \u201cToo Minor\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" data-src=\"https:\/\/epicdevsite.info\/2023-EdwardLeeLaw\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/why-its-important-to-hire-an-attorney-after-a-car-accident_blogimage.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-862 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/200;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>In the aftermath of a collision, it can be easy to ignore the possible consequences of the accident, especially when you feel like you\u2019ve walked away unharmed. The reality is that there are always consequences when you collide with another vehicle. While your losses may seem negligible, statistics show that the average&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edwardleelaw.com\/personal-injury\/car-accidents\/\">car accident<\/a>&nbsp;claim involves more than $20,000 in damages. Here are some of the reasons toalways contact an attorney when you\u2019re involved in any type of motor vehicle accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Your insurance company has a vested interest in paying as little as possible to settle your claim<\/em>\u2014Your insurer is a for-profit entity. Insurance companies maximize their profits by minimizing payouts. Unfortunately, that doesn\u2019t leave a lot of room for objectivity when it comes to your losses. Don\u2019t be surprised if you encounter delays, have a claim denied, or have an adjustor offer you far less than you need to be whole.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Your insurance often won\u2019t cover the full value of your car<\/em>\u2014Insurance companies pay&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/kbb.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kelley Blue Book<\/a>&nbsp;values. For a totaled vehicle, that may or may not be enough for you to buy a similar car as a replacement. In most cases, it\u2019s not, meaning you\u2019ll be saddled with new or higher car payments. An attorney can help you recover sufficient damages for a similar replacement vehicle. It\u2019s also important to understand that your car does not need to be completely inoperable to be considered a \u201ctotal loss.\u201d As a general rule, if the cost to repair exceeds a certain percentage of the Blue Book value, you won\u2019t have the option to repair\u2014you\u2019ll have to find a new vehicle.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Often, the most debilitating injuries are not immediately apparent<\/em>\u2014One of the most common types of injuries suffered in a&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edwardleelaw.com\/personal-injury\/automobile-accidents\/\">motor vehicle accident<\/a>&nbsp;is soft-tissue injury\u2014muscles strains, sprains, pulls or tears. It can take days or even weeks for these types of injuries to manifest. The sooner you contact an attorney, the easier it will be to demonstrate that the injuries were caused by the car accident.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A Motor Vehicle Accident Is Never \u201cToo Minor\u201d In the aftermath of a collision, it can be easy to ignore the possible consequences of the accident, especially when you feel like you\u2019ve walked away unharmed. The reality is that there are always consequences when you collide with another vehicle. 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