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Automobile Accidents

Attorney Explains Types of Car Insurance Louisiana Drivers Should Know About (Part A)

Insurance Claims after a Car Accident in New Orleans

After a car accident in New Orleans you'll need to file a claim with your insurance company if you sustained serious property damage or personal injury. For a claim to be valid, you need to provide evidence such as car accident pictures. A personal injury attorney can help you collect evidence from your accident and avoid making mistakes in filing your road accident injury claim.

Evidence Necessary for a Road Accident Injury Claim

After you've discussed your accident with a personal injury attorney it's time to start building your claim. You'll need to provide evidence that after a car accident in New Orleans, you were not the main party at fault.

To prove that you were not the party at fault, you should collect:

police reports;
witness statements; and
car accident pictures.

Don't throw away anything related to your accident - this includes making sure your car, even if totaled, is kept intact until the case is settled. Give your attorney any car accident pictures, witness contact information, and any other relevant items for use in proving your case.

Be Cautious When Talking to Your Insurance Adjuster

One of the main issues you'll deal with after a car accident in New Orleans is investigation and negotiations with the insurance companies. While you want to be honest about your accident, you also don't want to risk telling the adjuster too much information. The more they get you to talk about your road accident injury the greater the risk is that you'll admit to something that could harm your claim.

Let your personal injury attorney do the talking for you - you don't have to give a recorded statement until you discuss the accident with your attorney. Your attorney will prepare you to answer the kinds of tricky questions many adjusters use to try and get a driver to admit liability.

Bottom Line of A Road Accident Injury Claim

In sum, you want to be honest and thorough when dealing with your insurance claim. Don't lie about the accident circumstances, but also don't offer more information than necessary.

To keep up your end of the claim, keep detailed records of:

when you talk to the adjusters;
all correspondence you receive; and
when you are asked to send documents like car accident pictures or police reports.

After a car accident in New Orleans you'll want to avoid becoming too familiar with your insurance adjuster. That friendly voice on the other end of the phone has a job to try and get your claim settled for the lowest value possible.

Your personal injury attorney also has a job - to make sure you are treated fairly in through the claims process and get the compensation you deserve!

Get Legal Help Now - Call a New Orleans Attorney at The Young Law Firm

After a car accident in New Orleans, you have a lot of questions about your health and your financial future. Personal injury attorneys Timothy J. Young, Robert J. Young Jr. and Jason C. MacFetters understand your concerns and anxieties. Before you hire an attorney, order this free injury guide to learn about your rights in Louisiana. The Young Law Firm is located in New Orleans and serves clients throughout Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, Shreveport and beyond. Contact us today at 504-680-4100 or 1-866-660-7220.

Still have lots of questions? Auto accident cases can be more complicated than you think. Don't make a small mistake that can cost you lots of money on your claim. Call our Louisiana auto accident attorneys immediately to get fast answers. Simply dial (866) 660-7220 now.