Common Questions About Auto Accidents

    MIAMI, FL, August 24, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- How do I know if I need an auto accident attorney or not?

That's a very common question personal injury law firms will hear. Even if you were at fault, it is highly recommended that you seek out the services of an experienced auto accident attorney if you were involved in a car accident resulting in serious personal injury or death. Many people erroneously believe that if they were at partial or total fault in the accident, then they are not entitled to monetary compensation. Only an experienced car accident lawyer can determine if you will be entitled to damages following a car accident. Please do not assume that you are not entitled to compensation if you caused the accident. If you did not cause the accident, and if you were injured (or a loved one died) due to someone else's negligence or wrongdoing, you are most likely entitled to monetary compensation following the accident. Again, only an experienced personal injury attorney can make this determination after hearing the details of your case.

What might I be compensated for if I was injured due to negligence?

Following an auto accident with personal injury or death, you may be entitled to any number of things including, but not limited to the following:
- Medical bills
- Physical rehabilitation
- Prescriptions
- Medical equipment
- Long-term medical care such as an in-house nurse
- Lost wages
- Loss of consortium (in the event of wrongful death)
- Funeral expenses (in the event of wrongful death)
- Pain and suffering (if circumstances warrant pain and suffering damages)

I cannot afford an attorney. What should I do?
Something many people may not realize is that personal injury lawyers work on what's called a contingency basis. Contingency means that they do not charge (or get paid) unless they win a settlement for you. So, if you contact an auto accident attorney and schedule a consultation, it is totally free of charge. If the attorney agrees to take on your case, he or she will pay for all costs involved in proving your injuries were caused by the other party. At the end of the case, you may receive either a settlement or a verdict. If it is in your favor (if you "win"), your attorneys will claim a percentage of that settlement or jury award based on a pre-determined agreement between you and the firm that represents you. If you "lose," you will typically owe your lawyers nothing. At the time of your confidential consultation, you should ask your lawyers about their contingency fee and how it all works.

If you live in the south Florida area and have questions following a car accident, please visit the website of the experienced auto accident attorneys at The Cochran Firm South Florida today to learn more at www.cochranfirmsouthflorida.com.

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