Getting legal representation is always wise after you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a car accident. An experienced attorney can put you in a better position to receive a settlement and help you maximize your financial compensation. You might have a concern about the best time to get a lawyer after a car accident. The statute of limitations for filing a personal injury claim in New Jersey is two years, starting from the accident date.
You are not legally required to hire a lawyer after a car accident. However, it is a beneficial thing to do for many reasons. If you are going to hire a lawyer, the time to do it is as soon as possible.
Your Lawyer Needs to Gather Evidence Quickly
In a car accident case, you must show that the other party was to blame for the crash. You prove fault by presenting evidence that shows what happened and comparing it to what a reasonable driver would have done under the same circumstances.
You only have limited time to gather the evidence after the car accident. The proof has a limited shelf life, and it can disappear quickly. For example, tracking down witnesses months after the car accident would be more challenging, and they may not remember what they have seen.
Your Lawyer Can Protect You From the Insurance Company
The other driver’s insurance company may be trying to speak with you after the accident. You should avoid this conversation if you do not have legal representation. They want to get you on the record making various admissions and statements that can compromise your legal case. Once you have said something to the insurance company, it can be challenging to take it back.
You Need a Lawyer to Begin the Legal Process
The legal process for a car accident can take a considerable time from start to finish. Hiring an attorney is your first step to begin the legal process.
You cannot file an insurance claim until you are fully prepared and the claim is meticulously documented. You must put your best foot forward to make the most persuasive case. Your attorney needs time to accomplish this. Calling them right after the car accident gives your lawyer the time to do their job as effectively as possible.
Contact a Monmouth County Car Accident Lawyer at the Law Offices of Michael S. Williams As Soon As Possible
If you have been injured in a car accident, speak with our experienced New Jersey car accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Michael S. Williams. Call us today at 732-351-2800 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation. With offices conveniently located in Tinton Falls and New Brunswick, New Jersey we serve clients in Monmouth and Middlesex County and throughout the state.