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Washington Car Accident Injury Claim Process

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If you have been in a car crash in Spokane, WA, you may be entitled to compensatory damages. You will first need to file a compensation claim. Personal injury claims can be complicated, and you will need legal assistance with them. It is best to seek the help of a Washington car accident lawyer when filing a claim.

The accident injury claim process typically follows these steps:

Consulting an Attorney

As noted above, you should consult an attorney when filing a claim for damages. An attorney will help you meet legal requirements, gather relevant evidence, and file the claim without wasting time.

The claim is typically filed with an insurer. This may be your own insurer or the insurance company of an at-fault driver. Most car crash claims in Washington, Washington, are filed with the at-fault party’s insurance company as Washington is an at-fault state.

You will be more effective in negotiating a fair settlement with the insurer with an attorney by your side. Your attorney will represent you during court hearings and argue for your claim if it goes to court.

Gathering Evidence

The success of any compensatory claim hinges on the evidence available to back it up. In the case of a car crash claim, this may include things like police reports, witness statements, accident reconstruction information, and medical records. Your lawyer will help you bring together all these pieces of evidence to build your case.

Dealing With the Insurer

You are typically legally required to notify an insurer about your crash soon after it takes place. You must also share the relevant evidence and make a specific demand when filing a claim. At this stage, you must share only the necessary details with the insurance company.

Insurance companies do not readily accept car crash claims. So you will need to negotiate a fair settlement. If there is enough evidence to back your claim, the insurer may make you a quick but low settlement. You must resist the temptation to accept the offer at this stage.

In some cases, the insurance company may simply refuse to honor your claim. This can be due to a lack of evidence, or due to bad faith on the part of the insurer. In both scenarios, you will then have the option of filing a lawsuit for damages. Once a lawsuit is filed, the claim comes into the domain of the civil court system.

Find Out How Can a Spokane Personal Injury Lawyer Help

As noted above, a personal injury claim involves a lot of steps. Without legal experience, you may not be able to meet the legal requirements or negotiate effectively with the insurance company.

This is where we can help. Here at Craig Swapp & Associates, our lawyers work with you throughout the claims process to seek a positive outcome. We aim to get you the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to under Washington personal injury laws.

Call us today at 1-800-404-9000 or fill out the form to request a free case evaluation for your personal injury claim.

Written By: Ryan Swapp Legal Review By: Craig Swapp

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