According to statistics released by the United States Department of Justice, the majority of personal injury cases are a result of car crashes. Beyond accidents, fifteen percent of cases are from malpractice and five percent are from product liability.

Car wrecks can be very traumatic for all those involved and their families. Over one million people die every year in car accidents. Another three million are injured in car accidents each year. In 2015 alone, distracted drivers claimed the lives of 3,477 people.

Distracted drivers is the term being used to describe people that are using their phones or other electronic devices while driving. While many people assume these cases frequently go to court, only about three percent of personal injury cases go to court. The rest are settled before they go that far.


Personal injury lawyers have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the laws and how they pertain to accidents and personal injuries. They know how to determine who is really liable for the injury and how to pursue financial retribution.

For many, they hire an accident lawyer simply to ensure their medical bills are covered, as well as any bills incurred while they were injured and unable to work. Settlements may also cover the cost of the vehicle, so it can be replaced.

Aside from covering actual expenses, victims of personal injury may be able to receive financial compensation for the emotional and mental turmoil they experienced going through the accident.

Traffic accidents can lead to the development of anxiety and stress disorders that hinder the individual’s ability to accomplish normal tasks or maintain normal relationships. Anytime there is a significant trauma, post traumatic stress disorder is a possibility. A car crash could certainly be defined as a traumatic event.


There are many different kinds of personal injury lawyers, and it is important to find one that specializes in what you endured. For example, if you were in a car accident, you don’t want to go to medical malpractice attorneys. Likewise, if you were disabled due to a medical mistake, you don’t want to hire a lawyer that specializes in motorcycle accidents.


The settlement process can be long and traumatic in and of itself. Representatives for the individual or company you are suing may try to discredit your claims of injury or trauma. They may try to get testimony from witnesses that contradicts what you say happened.

Even if their attempts to discredit you are not successful, they can be stressful and upsetting. You may feel like you are not being valued as a person. This may be especially true if you were seriously injured. You are already going through a significant life change and then you are being told you are just going for the money.

They will try to present you are a greedy person, who is trying to take advantage of an unfortunate situation. This is why it is important to allow your personal injury lawyer to speak for you. Anything you say in response to the individual, their lawyer, or representatives from the insurance company can be used against you, so they may try to goat you into incriminating yourself.

After a car crash, it is important that you only speak with your lawyer. Even if someone from the insurance company calls to say they are just verifying information or they just want to see if you are okay because they care. They are not looking out for your best interests. When it comes to the insurance companies, the money is the only thing they care about.

Always listen to the advice of your lawyer. If they advise you not to talk to anyone after your car crash, or they want you to go to follow-up appointments to verify your injuries, do it. They are looking out for your best interests in the situation.