Car Accidents: Why You Should Not Represent Yourself

Being involved in a car accident is a very emotional experience. Even if there appears to be only minor injuries and very little damage, a car accident can still leave a person shaken and disoriented. Additional injuries and underlying damage may not be identified until days later after the accident. In any car accident, whether it appears that you are uninjured, you must get medical attention, as some injuries are very serious and are not immediately evident. It is also advised that you immediately consult with a knowledgeable car accident attorney who can advise you on the best course of action to pursue, and will protect you, your rights and your interests.

One of the key mistakes accident victims make in such instances is they assume that the other party will treat them fairly. The responsible driver may try to convince you that damages are so minor that there is no need to involve an attorney or the insurance companies. They want to avoid the increased insurance rates that they will be dealing with if their insurance company must pay out damages for an accident. Days later you may find that they have filed against you, claiming you were responsible, and their promises were worthless. Insurance companies are known for their aggressive tactics in collecting for injuries and damages, or pressuring injured individuals to accept a settlement far lower than they deserve. By contacting our firm, you can avoid the problems that frequently occur to injured victims without legal representation.

Do not represent yourself after a car accident. Contact an experienced Houston car accident lawyer fromThe Law Office of Sebastian J. Simon today. We are here to fight for you.