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Injured in a Car Accident?
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Pay Nothing Unless Our Car Accident Lawyers Win Your Injury Case. Our Car Accident Law Firm Has Recovered Over $500 Million For Accident Victims.
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Award-Winning Car Accident Lawyers

Getting fair treatment and compensation after a car accident is anything but simple. The insurance companies have intentionally made the insurance claim process difficult with one clear priority – to pay you as little as possible.

You need a Sweet James car accident lawyer in your corner with a proven track record of going up against insurance companies. You and your family deserve nothing short of real justice.

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Lawyers and Judges refer cases to us.

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Insurance company research shows that victims with attorneys receive an average of 40% more money than those who don’t have attorneys!

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We have a proven track record of getting more value for you and your family than other firms are able to achieve.

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Serious injuries often result in surgery, extensive rehabilitation, severe disfigurement, and even lifelong pain management.

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A fair settlement means you get the extensive medical treatment and pain management.

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YOUR CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Even if you are a cautious, defensive driver, some collisions are unavoidable. When the at-fault driver was distracted, under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or simply disobeying the rules of the road, you may be eligible to receive compensation for your injuries.

At Sweet James, our car accident lawyers have earned a reputation by consistently achieving results that make insurance companies pay attention. By putting our clients first, we’ve won more than $500 Million for accident victims.

FAQs

How important is it to have my injuries checked after a car accident?

It is critical to have all injuries checked by professionals immediately after a car accident. Whether by ambulance, emergency room, urgent care facility or family doctor have all injuries examined immediately after a car accident – don’t wait. As soon as you are under medical care, contact the best car accident lawyers near you – Sweet James.

Will missing doctor and therapy appointments hurt my car accident case?

After a car accident injury, missing appointments for examinations, medical care or therapy can seriously hurt your chances of recovering compensation and winning a car accident lawsuit. If you don’t seek and follow prescribed medical care or therapy, you must not believe that your injuries are serious. Make getting your injuries healed and getting back to full recovery your priority. Your Sweet James car accident lawyer can handle everything else about your car accident lawsuit for you.

What should I do after a car accident?

The most important thing to do is to seek medical attention for your injuries and follow all of your medical professional’s instructions. Here are some additional steps to take:

– Seek immediate medical care for your injuries.
– Take photos of damages to your vehicle, your injuries, and the accident scene.
– Collect information from other drivers involved in the crash.
– Contact your insurance company.
– Keep a record of your physical symptoms, medical visits, treatments, tests, and medications.
– Keep a record of days missed from work.
– Get a copy of the police report – Sweet James provides Free police reports.
– Contact Sweet James car accident lawyers.

What NOT to do after a car accident

These are things you should not do after a car accident to ensure you get compensation for your loss and damages.

– Do not admit liability to the police. Claiming liability can affect your chances of making a claim.
– Don’t talk about your accident or injuries to anyone other than your lawyer, your own doctor, and your insurance company.
– Never give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company. Let your lawyer be the middleman between you and them.
– Never lie about your injuries in a car accident – this can kill your car accident lawsuit.
– Stay off social media. Posts and pictures on Facebook and Instagram may ruin your car accident lawsuit.
– Do not accept a settlement offer from an insurance company until you have consulted with a Sweet James car accident lawyer.

Is it OK to speak with the other party’s insurance company?

You do not have to speak with the insurance company of the party who injured you. There is nothing to gain and much to lose by speaking with them. After seeking care for your injuries and notifying your insurance company of your car accident, let your Sweet James car accident lawyer deal with the insurance companies.

Should I try to settle the claim myself before seeking a Sweet James car accident lawyer?

Insurance companies’ own research shows that car accident victims who retain a car accident injury attorney receive an average of forty percent more money than those who attempt to settle their case on their own, even after the legal fees are deducted from the final settlement. Contact a Sweet James car accident lawyer immediately after any car accident injury.

HOW DOES THE INSURANCE CLAIM PROCESS WORK?

You’re not in good hands, and they’re not looking out for you – insurance companies are looking out for themselves.

An insurance adjuster has no incentive to treat you fairly. Their “job well done” is spending as little as possible to settle your insurance claim. There are many tactics adjusters will use, but their motivation is universal – to deny, delay, and devalue your claim. This behavior by insurance companies places a serious financial burden on their policyholders.

These are some of the largest and most powerful companies in the world. They use their resources to increase profits. You need a Sweet James car accident lawyer looking out for you. Studies done by insurance companies show that accident injury victims with attorneys get 40% more money than those without attorneys.

We’ve built our firm on the values embraced by Main Street – not Wall Street. At Sweet James, our goals and yours are perfectly aligned. Our success is based on your success. It is in our interest to get you the best results possible.

With our car accident lawyers in your corner, you can rest assured that your insurance claim is in the hands of professionals. Let us take care of the details so that you can get back to the more important things in life.

HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO FILE A CAR ACCIDENT CLAIM?

It’s important to remember that state laws impose a time limit on your car accident case. Car accident victims must use the appropriate timetable to seek compensation for medical bills, lost income, vocational rehabilitation, physical pain, and emotional suffering, called the “statute of limitations.” This limit can be as brief as 180 days, or as long as two years.

The advice and guidance of an experienced Sweet James car accident lawyer can help.

WHAT ARE THE COMMON TYPES OF CAR ACCIDENTS?

All types of car accidents represent a risk of injury or death, depending on the speed of the vehicles at the time of the crash, the occupant’s use of seat belts, and the size and weight differential between the vehicles involved in the crash. Some common types of car accidents include:

– Head-on collisions – Although a small percentage of accidents, result in a large percentage of fatalities.
– Rear-end collisions – (See Section Below)|
– T-bone collisions – Also known as broadside or side-angle crashes.
– Sideswipe accidents – When a vehicle drifts or swerves into another lane, or due to unsafe lane changes.
– Chain reaction crashes – Commonly known as a pileup.
– Single-vehicle accidents – When a car either crashes with an obstacle or runs off of the road.

If you or a loved one is injured in any type of car accident, call the expert car accident lawyers at Sweet James immediately – over $500 million recovered for accident victims.

WHAT ARE THE COMMON CAUSES OF CAR ACCIDENTS?

Even safe, careful, defensive drivers are not fully immune to car accidents caused by another’s carelessness or negligence. Here are some common causes of car accidents:

– Speeding
– Driving while impaired by drugs or alcohol
– Tailgating
– Reckless driving
– Distracted driving
– Vehicle blind spots
– Failure to yield the right-of-way
– Road conditions
– Defective tires

Every car crash is different. As the number of vehicles, drivers, passengers, conditions, and witnesses increases, claims get exceedingly more complex.

Our car accident lawyers are experienced in handling complex car accident cases.

YOUR REAR-END CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS

Rear-end car accidents are the single most common type of vehicle accident in the United States. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) reports that almost 2.5 million rear-end collisions occur in the US annually representing 29% of all vehicle accidents. Rear-end crashes are responsible for 2,000 deaths and 950,000 injuries. You need a Sweet James car accident lawyer to get justice after a rear-end car accident – we have recovered over $500 million dollars for victims.

Which Injuries Are Common to Rear-End Crashes?

Even minor rear-end accidents can cause severe damage and injury. When a vehicle hits yours from behind, its momentum is shifted to your vehicle, and your body. That sudden transfer of momentum can be devastating. Upon impact, you and your car are jerked forward suddenly and then snapped back just as suddenly. Your head jerks forward and backward violently, which can cause severe injuries. Here are some injuries that are common to rear-end crashes:

– Headaches and concussions
– Whiplash
– Herniated discs
– Back and neck injuries
– Traumatic brain injuries
– Spinal cord injuries
– Nerve damage
– Broken bones

If you or a loved one is injured in a rear-end crash, don’t let an insurance company take advantage of you just to preserve their profits – call a Sweet James car accident lawyer.

What are the Causes of Rear-End Car Accidents?

Although it seems that rear-end collisions are easy to avoid, facts prove otherwise. Many factors, including reckless and negligent driving habits, cause rear-end collisions. Here are some of the most common causes of rear-end crashes:

– Tailgating – following another car too closely.
– Distracted driving –  cell phone usage, adjusting the radio, eating, or drinking.
– Speeding – commonly linked to rear-end collisions.
– Weather conditions – affecting visibility and vehicle control.
– Faulty brakes and defective or worn tires.
– Driver error

WHAT TO DO AFTER A HIT-AND-RUN CAR ACCIDENT?

In hit-and-run accidents, at-fault parties leave the scene of the accident in order to avoid taking financial responsibility for the crash.

After checking for injuries requiring immediate care, the first thing to do after a hit-and-run accident is to call the police. The police can investigate the crash site and, if they are able to track down the at-fault driver, you can proceed with a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurer like any other car accident case. If the police cannot identify the driver, call your insurance agent to report the crash as soon as possible. Hopefully, you have uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance to cover your damages.

Another means of obtaining financial recovery after a hit-and-run auto accident is holding someone other than the driver accountable for your damages. A car accident lawyer can tell you whether another party may have contributed to your crash, such as a company for its hired driver, the local government for a dangerous roadway, or a vehicle manufacturer for a defective vehicle.

A Sweet James car accident lawyer can investigate your hit-and-run crash and identify all available parties for financial compensation.

HOW MUCH CAN A CAR ACCIDENT INJURY CLAIM BE WORTH?

Every case is different. The amount of compensation that a Sweet James car accident lawyer will be able to win for you is based on the severity of your injury, your current and future financial obligations, your financial hardships, and the estimated cost of long-term care. Personal hardships taken into account include:

– Loss of future wages
– Ongoing medical care and emotional therapy
– Pain and suffering
– Medical and ambulatory equipment

A study conducted for insurance companies by the Insurance Research Council indicated that personal injury victims with attorneys were awarded more than twice as much as those representing themselves.

WILL HIRING A CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

Car accident claims are complex. It is almost impossible for an untrained person to determine the real value of their claim.

In the case of car accidents that result in catastrophic injuries, it is critical to retain a Sweet James auto accident lawyer who is experienced in representing victims of serious injuries.

To help car accident victims with their personal injury cases, we provide general guidelines on our website. But your car accident is not a general accident. The way your injuries affect your life is unique.

Your compensation can’t be determined by a computer program or an insurance company checklist. The better we understand your needs, the more we can make sure the insurance company meets them.

We are a firm built around you. Our success as a firm is a direct result of taking you and your needs seriously.

Not every car accident requires a lawyer. But anyone who has been injured in a car accident would be wise to speak with a Sweet James auto accident lawyer. We’ve helped countless people improve their situation as a direct result of our free consultations – even when we can’t take the case.

WHY CHOOSE SWEET JAMES CAR ACCIDENT LAWYERS?

We expect to win every car accident case! We take your injury personally, and we treat you and your family like our own.

Sweet James car accident lawyers know the games that insurance companies play and the tactics that are used against our clients. Before founding Sweet James, James defended insurance companies against injury claims. Knowing their playbook has made James an especially persuasive advocate in car accident cases.

From start to finish, our strategy revolves around you. Developing a relationship with our clients to understand your loss and protect your interests is the cornerstone of our mission.

We know how to do it, and we are very, very good at our jobs. While our compassionate car accident lawyers focus on maximizing the amount of money you get from your claim, you can focus on getting better.

SWEET JAMES DELIVERS RESULTS

Car accidents are more than just insurance claims. For Sweet James and his experienced car accident lawyers, it is about making things right. Our aim is to do more than simply win your car accident case; we have made it our mission to maximize your recovery. We want to give each of our car accident clients peace of mind and a springboard to their future.

$10.5 Million Recovered for Back Injury Victim
$9 Million Recovered for Brain Injury Victim
$4.5 Million Recovered for Car Accident Victim
$2.25 Million Recovered for Whiplash Victim

Visit our Results Page to hear from Actual Clients, read Actual Client Reviews, and see recent recoveries from over $500 million dollars we have recovered for accident victims.

Don’t let an insurance company stall or devalue your claim – contact a Sweet James car accident lawyer immediately after being injured in a car accident.

CAR ACCIDENT NEWS

As a public service, Sweet James posts car accident news daily. Visit our Accident News pages. If you or a loved one is ever injured in a car accident, you can get justice from a Sweet James car accident lawyer.

FREE POLICE REPORTS

Sweet James hopes that you never have to experience the inconvenience, pain, and cost of an accident. However, if you are ever in a car accident, now you can obtain a free copy of your car accident police report Here.

Let our car accident lawyers put their knowledge & experience to work for you. Call us at (800) 900-0000 for a free case evaluation.

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