Car Accident Attorney

Automotive Personal Injury Lawyer

Car accidents are sudden and unexpected. They can take away, for short or for long, many of one’s liberties, personal belongings, such as health and the body’s abilities and one’s livelihood. Being the victim of a car accident can be scary. But you have nothing to fear. At Merkle Law Firm, we will do everything we can to ensure financial compensation for you or your loved one. By calling us, you are viable for a free case review.

One of the most important actions you can take after suffering an injury from a car accident is to contact a personal injury lawyer, like Merkle Law Firm. Bret Merkle is the right personal injury lawyer to call, who can help you and your loved one in a time of great stress and difficulty, concerning your financial compensation.

Car Injury Lawsuits

Your first meeting with Bret Merkle will allow you to talk about your case and become acquainted and comfortable with him. Then, he will work with you personally throughout the whole of your case. He can be reached at any time via phone calls, text messages and emails, in case you have questions. Here are some common car accident questions you may have concerning your motor vehicle injury or that of your loved one.

What should I do if I have been involved in a car accident? If you or a loved one are the victim of a car accident, there are some actions that you can take to ensure that you obtain full financial compensation for any damages, medical expenses etc.
Stay at the scene of the accident and call 911 to report the accident.
Was anyone injured? If someone, either you or the other driver and any passengers, were injured in the car crash, call 911 immediately. Help and give assistance, if you are able, and wait for medical professionals to arrive.

Medical Care and Compensation

If you have suffered any injuries, minor or major, see a medical professional for the sake of your health and well-being, as well as to take note of your injuries. You may document any injuries that you were dealt in your automotive accident, especially under the assessment of a medical professional. Hold onto all medical bills and expenses and records of your visits to the hospital or other medical facilities. Document doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors and any other therapist or medical professional who has given you treatment. Also record any referrals to other caregivers. In general, expenses and persons involved in your recovery or the recovery of a loved one ought to be noted, with all receipts and bills being kept. Include also in your documentation a written record of how your injuries have affected your daily life.

What Amount of Compensation Can I Expect from a Car Accident?
Motor vehicle accidents are jarring. Depending on the severity of the accident, whether there was property damage and/or bodily injuries sustained, the victim of a car accident who makes a claim can be financially well-compensated. Motor vehicle accidents can be unfortunate and serious, losing your loved one, experiencing loss of consortium (companionship of your husband or wife), loss of work, enjoyment of life or normalcy. These terrible consequences of a negligent driver have happened to many people. But Merkle Law Firm can help a car accident victim in their pursuit of justice, walking with them every step of the way, advocating for their side and seeking to claim maximum financial compensation.

Considerations for A Car Accident Lawsuit

• The severity of injuries sustained. Bruising, scarring, cuts, broken bones, whiplash, disfigurement, amputation, fatality etc. derive a list of bodily injuries sustained in a car accident, from minor to major. The more severe the injury, the more monetary compensation a victim might receive in a personal injury claim.
• The cost of medical treatments and services. A trip in an ambulance is not cheap, nor are hospital visits, air medical services for trauma patients, emergency medical procedures, such as surgery, emergency room or I.C.U. care, physical and psychological treatments, prescribed medication and other medical services that can save a victim’s life. Medical bills can be costly. The chances of full compensation and justice are much greater with a trained personal injury attorney.
• The loss of income. Physical and/or mental injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident can be more damaging after the accident has taken place. Loss of income can be a result of a personal injury. Countless car accidents have stripped many hardworking people of the ability to do their jobs, even losing their employment entirely. Losses of wages and income for yourself or your family enduring pain and suffering – the expertise and skill of a trained personal injury lawyer can help to protect and preserve the evidence necessary to prove these damages.
• Emotional and personal diminution. The sudden shift from being independent to being dependent on others for one’s health and well-being, even one’s survivability, can put people at odds with themselves internally. The emotional state of victims can wane due to lack of physical ability or the feeling of uselessness or being a burden to others. The sudden change of daily living can be scary and disheartening. The carnage that a negligent driver can cause can be devastating for a car accident victim and their loved ones.
• Enduring physical pain. Physical pain that is long-lasting can be a result of bodily injuries that one has suffered in a motor vehicle accident. Joint pain, sore back, torso or other parts of the body, acute nerve pain etc. are only a few examples of physical pain the victim of a car accident might experience. Though physical pain is difficult to prove before a jury or in court, because of the internal nature of pain and the unique, personal tolerances toward physical suffering that each individual possesses, pain and suffering are still real and should be accounted for and acknowledged.
• The severity of damage to property. Merkle Law Firm can help to maximize your property damage compensation when trained insurance adjusters try to minimize the amount they want to pay for your damaged vehicle or property.

A car accident can often result in spinal cord injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and concussions. For other motor vehicle litigation and cases involving wrongful death, worker’s compensation, read more about how we help with claims for car accidents, ATV accidents, bus accidents, drunk driving accidents, hit and run accidents, motorcycle accidents, and semi-truck and 18-wheeler accidents.