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Legal Help’s Car Accident Lawyers
Automobile accidents are traumatic experiences for everyone, but with Legal Help’s car accident lawyers, you can rest easy knowing you’re in good hands.
Protect Your Rights After a Car Accident
Car accidents and motorcycle accidents are an unfortunate reality of living in the UAE. While recent trends show this metric slowing, 2023 saw over 3,500 traffic accidents in Dubai alone - a record number for the city. As unlikely as a car accident is, knowing where to turn for help after an incident is important.
Car accident lawyers in Dubai and the UAE are tasked with settling any disagreements between the motorists involved in a crash, holding insurance companies accountable for due payouts, and making sure their clients receive the medical care they require. Legal Help’s auto accident lawyers are well-versed in these fields and are ready to help you get the compensation you deserve after an accident.
Why Do You Need a Car Accident Lawyer?
In short, you need a car accident lawyer to protect you from three common issues that typically follow a collision. Going without a car accident injury lawyer or motorcycle accident lawyer can leave you open to lawsuits from other motorists, predatory insurance practices, and medical malpractice problems.
Car Accidents can Result in Lawsuits and Litigation
After a road collision, a car accident lawyer will advise you to take pictures of the damage to the vehicles involved and any damage that impacted to road or nearby property. The most important thing to remember is that you should NOT discuss the accident with other motorists. You may speak to them in order to exchange information, but if they try to engage in a conversation about what occurred in the accident, politely decline to speak further
Having photographic evidence of the damage that occurred to the vehicles and nearby property can protect you from litigation or claims that different or more severe damage happened. This can also help with your car insurance claim should the insurance company try to insinuate that the damage was already present. Finally, speaking with other motorists after the accident is all legally submissible as evidence, meaning they can be used against you in court. In the chaos following a collision, it's best to discuss these matters when you have a clear head and cool nerves.
Car Insurance Companies are Interested in Smaller Payouts
Car insurance companies are, at the end of the day, a business, and businesses prefer to make more money and pay out less. Sadly this conflict of interests is a reality of being a motorist and even if you have a trustworthy insurance company, it is best to be prepared by having photographic evidence of the car accident and a legal professional to help you negotiate the terms of an insurance payout before you sign anything.
Having photographic evidence will prove that damage occurred in the accident and can be used as evidence should the claim process escalate to debate or a courtroom. Armed with this evidence, a Legal Help car accident lawyer can negotiate at a legal level with the insurance company to make sure you are able to recoup your investments in your vehicle.
Medical Insurance and Malpractice are Common if Overlooked
After a car accident, there is a distinct possibility that you will be injured, even if the wounds are not superficial. The forces at play in a road collision may not manifest in wounds on the surface of your body, but internally, there are difficult to detect injuries that can cause long term issues or even death. A Legal Help car accident lawyer should almost always recommend calling for an ambulance and going to a medical facility for a check up. Having this check up will also help you and your lawyer later should you need more advanced medical assistance.
Having a medical report from just after the accident can help your lawyer should any insurance negotiating be needed. It can also help them understand if any medical malpractice has occurred. In the world of insurance, the order of events is important. If you had a spinal injury prior to the accident, this would likely not be covered by your insurance, but if it happened during the accident, they are obligated to cover your medical procedures. By making sure you document your medical visit after a car accident, you give your lawyer the resources they need to represent you in insurance claim negotiations and medical malpractice suits.
What to do After a Car Accident
- Be careful when emerging from your car and check your surroundings for any oncoming vehicles.
- Make sure that you and (if possible) your vehicle are moved off the active roadway.
- Check yourself for any apparent injury, but seek medical help regardless as internal injuries are not always obvious.
- Contact emergency services and report that an accident has occurred.
- Remember to give them your location and to ask for an ambulance.
- Take photos of the vehicles involved in the crash and try to capture the damage done during the accident.
- Speak with the other drivers to get their information, but DO NOT speak about the accident itself as these words could be held against you if the other motorists seek litigation.
- Call your car insurance company once you speak with the police.
- Contact Legal Help once everyone is safe and the authorities are on their way.
- Legal Help has legal consultants in Dubai and the UAE that are ready to help you navigate the legal and compensatory processes after a car accident.
Don’t Let them Take Advantage of Your Accident
Call a Legal Help Car Accident Lawyer today to make sure you can recover lost investments, recover your health, and protect yourself from false incriminations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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While there is no specific time to hire a car accident lawyer, it’s best to have one in mind and hire them when you’ve been in a car accident. They will help you by telling you what evidence to gather, representing you in court, helping negotiate with the car insurance provider, and fight for adequate health insurance payment to make sure you recover appropriately. Having a lawyer in mind at all times is recommended because car accidents can be jarring experiences that leave you unsure of how to proceed. If you need help urgently, Legal Help can quickly get you a lawyer that will help you through these processes.
The short answer is you should get a lawyer as soon as possible after a car crash, even to the degree that you have a preferred law firm in your contacts. There is no specific time limit except for the time it takes from the moment of the crash to when all insurance claims are settled and any litigation is finished. If you feel capable of handling these decisions yourself, there is no law that says you must have a lawyer, but it is strongly recommended because the insurance companies will definitely have legal representation. If another motorist decides to pursue legal action against you, you should expect them to have representation as well.
Having a Legal Help car insurance lawyer can help you get the full amount of insurance needed to repair your car after an accident, and is strongly recommended due to the importance of having a car in the UAE. If you wish to do this process without a lawyer:
1. Contact the police. This can be done with the number 999 in the UAE.
2. Take photographs of the accident and the damage that incurred.
3. Inform your insurance company of the accident and ask what documents are required.
4. Completely fill out the required documents.
5. Get your vehicle inspected at the dealership where you bought it or a reputable mechanic.
6. Read over the insurance agreement or settlement and accept it.
It's almost always best to have legal representation and advice following a car accident, especially if you are not familiar with UAE law. If you wish to handle the aftermath of your car crash, make sure you contact the police, document the damage done, tell your insurance company, and get your vehicle checked by a mechanic to understand the full cost of repairs. Your insurance company should pay you the appropriate amount, but if they do not, seek legal advice.
Lawyers in the UAE typically charge between 33 percent to 40 percent of the total amount won in a settlement, but there are lawyers that operate based on fees. Lawyers in the UAE charge varying rates depending on their reputation, record of court wins, and experience, but you should expect to pay between AED 1,000 to AED 2,500 or more. To make sure a lawyer's services fit your budget, remember to get a consultation before you agree to representation. Legal Help’s car accident lawyers are ready to offer consultations quickly after your crash to make sure you have adequate representation.
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