Consult a Lawyer after a Traffic Accident

According to the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles, reported traffic crashes increased by 2.5 percent in 2012, compared with those in 2011. The number of fatalities also increased by 4.5 percent within that same time frame. What these numbers show is that traffic accidents are a genuine threat; they may occur any time. So if you ever find yourself involved in one, you would benefit greatly from consulting a personal injury lawyer.

The blaming game of traffic accidents

Accidents on the road may occur for a variety of reasons, including overspeeding, vehicle defects, driver error, faulty road conditions, distractions, bad weather, and intoxication. Most traffic accidents involve only two vehicles, with the driver or passenger of one party alleging that the driver from the opposite party is the one who caused the accident.

Your traffic accident could only be the beginning of your problems

Immediately after a traffic accident, the other driver’s insurance company may try to get you to make certain admissions or pin you down to take a recorded statement. All these could work to your disadvantage. It’s important to consult a personal injury attorney as soon as you can. By doing so, you’ll be guided clearly on the steps to take to protect yourself from liability and lawsuits.

The law firm of Kurtz & Blum understands the consequences of a traffic accident. To contact an experienced car accident attorney in Raleigh, please call 919-832-7700.