Top 7 Questions to Ask Following a Spokane Car Accident

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Top 7 Questions to Ask Following a Spokane Car
Accident
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• Following a Spokane car accident, there are a
  number of important questions that begin to
  surface about how the situation should be
  handled. Many of these questions will play a
  significant role in determining whether the
  victims of the accident will be able to obtain
  full and fair compensation for their damages.
  Here are seven important questions you need to
  ask after youve been involved in a Spokane car
  crash.

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1. Ive been in a car accident. What do I do?

Immediately following the accident, most drivers
are still reeling from this traumatic event. The
question on their minds is always, What should I
do?The most important thing to do is to remain
calm and stay on the scene. Leaving the scene of
the accident, unless you are being transported by
an ambulance, can result in criminal charges.
Also, collect contact information from anyone who
witnessed the accident. If you are able, take
pictures of the damage and the scene.
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2. How do I know if I was at fault?
Ultimately, any fault for the car accident falls
on the driver or drivers that were careless or
negligent while on the road. To prove negligence,
there must be evidence that a drivers
unreasonable or negligent behavior resulted in
actual injury and damage. If you are partially at
fault, you may still be entitled to some
compensation, but much less than if you are not
responsible for the accident.
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3. Why should I talk to an attorney?
A Spokane car accident attorney can help you to
file a personal injury claim. These professionals
are trained to analyze your unique situation,
identify a reasonable compensation rate, and
negotiate with the insurance companies until a
reasonable rate can be agreed upon. If the
insurance company denies a claim, your Spokane
attorney can be the one to represent you in
court. These experienced individuals can ensure
that you receive full and fair compensation for
your injuries and losses.
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4. When should I talk to an attorney?
A car accident attorney should be contacted as
soon as possible, especially if the accident
resulted in any severe injuries or the death of a
loved one. If too much time goes by, your case
can slowly lose ground that would have ensured
its success. Evidence can disappear, witnesses
can move, memories can fade, and other factors
can jeopardize the success of your case.
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5. Do I have to see a doctor following my
accident?
It is highly recommended that you see a doctor
after your car accident. Car accidents can cause
a variety of injuries. Some injuries, such as
lacerations or broken bones, are immediately
visible. Other injuries, such as brain injuries
or soft tissue damage, can take time to manifest
themselves.
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6. What if the other driver doesnt have
insurance?
When it comes to insurance, it doesnt really
matter which party has insurance, so long as one
of the parties involved in the accident is
covered. An experienced Spokane attorney can
pursue compensation through your insurance policy
if the other driver is not covered, or vice
versa. However, at least one of the drivers must
have an active insurance policy.
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7. Will I have to go to court if I file a
personal injury claim?
Many Spokane car accident victims do not have to
go to court to have their claims addressed. If
your attorney and the insurance company can agree
on an appropriate settlement, then there will be
no need to attend court.
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Address 1212 North Washington St, Suite 132
Spokane, WA 99201 Phone [phone] Website
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