When Should You Contact a Car Accident Attorney?

• March 27, 2024
• Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents

If you have been involved in a car accident and suffered serious injuries, you may be wondering: Do I need a lawyer—and when should I call one?

The short answer: contact a car accident attorney immediately after the accident—and definitely before speaking with an insurance adjuster, signing forms, or accepting a settlement. An experienced personal injury lawyer protects your rights, explains your legal options, and ensures you don’t settle for less than you deserve.

Types of Situations When You Should Contact a Car Accident Lawyer

Reach out to a car accident attorney if:

• You or a passenger in your vehicle suffered a significant injury(ies)
• Someone died in the accident
• The collision involves multiple vehicles
• It is not clear which party is at fault, or whether fault has been contested
• The crash occurred in a construction zone
• An uninsured or underinsured driver caused the accident
• You have partial responsibility for the accident
• The insurance company denied, delayed, or underpaid your claim
• The injured party is a minor

How Our Car Accident Attorneys Can Help

At Nash & Franciskato, our experienced team of personal injury lawyers will:

• Pursue compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering
• Support families in wrongful death claims after a fatal accident
• Reduce the amount of paperwork, phone calls, and hassle with car accident insurance claims, dealing with the at-fault driver’s insurance company, yours, and the need for uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage.
• Ensure deadlines are met when filing personal injury claims, e.g., a statute of limitations imposes time limitations and varies by state.
• Collect and preserve critical evidence that can be lost forever.
• Protect you from insurance companies or at-fault parties who may try to take advantage of you

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Why Legal Representation Matters

Not all car accident claims require the assistance of a lawyer, but if you’ve suffered serious injuries or face complex circumstances, one can be an invaluable asset to your claim to ensure you are fairly compensated.

Having an advocate on your side provides peace of mind during recovery and ensures your rights are fully protected.

If you or a loved one suffered serious injuries in a car accident, we can help.

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Contact Us Today

If you or a loved one has been seriously injured in a motor vehicle accident caused by another’s negligence, don’t wait.

Start your free, confidential case evaluation today. Call Nash & Franciskato at (877) 284-6600 before you:

• Speak with an insurance adjuster
• Make a statement
• Sign any forms
• Accept a settlement offer

One of our experienced attorneys will personally review your case—at no cost or obligatio

CONTACT US TODAY

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Important Notice: Past results afford no guarantee of future results, and each case is different and is judged on its own merits. The choice of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements.

Editor’s Note: This post was originally published on March 27, 2024. It was reviewed and updated on November 6, 2025. 

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