Law Office Of Neil Flit

Why You Need a Lawyer After a Vehicle Accident

Vehicle accidents are all too common. Unfortunately, it’s also common for victims of car wrecks to assume that they can handle their claim without a lawyer. While it is indeed possible to do so, not working with an auto accident attorney may mean that your compensation will be substantially lower. You may not even obtain sufficient compensation to cover your medical expenses, lost wages, and repair bills for your car. On the other hand, when you partner with a personal injury lawyer, you’ll gain a powerful ally against the insurance companies.

Compliance Assurance

Depending on exactly where the car wreck occurred, there may be special regulations to follow after a car wreck. For example, you may be required to file a police report within a certain period of time. Additionally, statutes of limitations apply to claims involving car wrecks. When you work with a personal injury lawyer, he or she will ensure that you are in full compliance with all applicable regulations.

Skillful Negotiations

It is not in the best interests of the insurance company to provide maximum payouts to victims of car wrecks. The representative may try to claim the wreck was your fault or partially your fault in an attempt to pay less than what you deserve. The representative may pressure you to accept a low settlement offer. However, if you hire an attorney, he or she will negotiate with the insurance company on your behalf to make sure you receive the compensation you deserve.

Aggressive Litigation

Many cases involving auto accidents can be settled out of court. However, if you don’t agree with the offer made by the insurance company, it may be necessary to file a lawsuit and demand compensation in court. Your attorney will handle all the paperwork for you and will represent your interests in court.

The Law Office of Neil Flit is proud to serve residents of Atlanta and the surrounding areas with aggressive legal representation. Our personal injury lawyers can help you obtain maximum compensation for your injuries and property damage following a car wreck. Call (678) 809-7428 today for your free, no-obligation consultation.

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What to Do If You're In an Accident in a Taxi Cab

When you’re driving your own vehicle, you can reduce your risk of an auto accident by obeying traffic regulations and monitoring the flow of traffic. Unfortunately, when you’re in a taxi cab, you’re at the mercy of the driver. Since taxi drivers are paid by the mile, they often speed or otherwise drive recklessly in an effort to increase their earnings. If you are involved in a car wreck while a passenger in a taxi, the first step to take is to call for an ambulance, if necessary, and for the police.

After calling for emergency responders, contact a personal injury lawyer right away. Your attorney will guide you through obtaining other necessary information before leaving the scene of the accident, such as the full name and contact information of the driver, and his or her taxi company. It’s a good idea to take photographs of the scene and your injuries, and to write down notes about the circumstances of the crash.

The personal injury lawyers at the Law Office of Neil Flit will build a strong case on your behalf and fight for your rights after you’ve been injured in a taxi accident. Those in the Atlanta area are invited to schedule a free consultation by calling (678) 809-7428.

What to Expect When You Have Whiplash

If you have been involved in an auto accident, it’s highly probable that you’ll experience neck pain caused by whiplash. Auto accident attorneys see countless victims of car wrecks who suffer from whiplash, which commonly arises after rear-end collisions. During a rear-end collision, your head is abruptly forced in one direction, then the opposite direction, which causes the soft tissues of your neck to become strained beyond their normal capacity. This soft tissue injury is the underlying cause of whiplash.

Monitoring Yourself for Symptoms

The symptoms of whiplash can develop hours after the car wreck, which is one reason why it’s a good idea to see your doctor even if you think your injuries are minor. You may experience neck pain and stiffness, and you may feel unusually fatigued. Whiplash can also cause headaches, especially at the base of the skull, in addition to blurry vision and dizziness. Other symptoms may include concentration difficulties, ringing in the ears, irritability, sleep disturbances, and memory problems. Any of these symptoms necessitates a trip to the doctor. However, you should seek medical attention immediately if you experience severe symptoms, such as numbness, weakness, or tingling in your arms, pain that migrates to your shoulders or arms, or a reduced ability to move your head due to pain.

Working With Your Doctor

Write down all of the symptoms you experience, and make a note of how long they lasted and whether they interfered with your daily activities. Share your notes with your doctor and personal injury lawyer. You can expect your doctor to conduct a physical exam and a neurological exam, and to recommend tests such as an X-ray or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan.

Undergoing Medical Treatment

To treat whiplash, your doctor might recommend medications, and ice and heat therapy. You might also work with a physical therapist to undergo treatments such as ultrasound and myofascial release. Additionally, many whiplash patients undergo chiropractic care.

If you’ve developed whiplash or other injuries because of a car wreck, contact the personal injury lawyers of the Law Office of Neil Flit. Our legal team in Atlanta has years of experience in litigating car wreck claims. To set up a free consultation, call (678) 809-7428.

Understanding the Dangers of Distracted Driving

Distracted driving is a serious problem in the Atlanta area and throughout the country. As a leading cause of auto accidents, distracted driving is responsible for countless injuries and deaths. If you or a loved one has been involved in a car wreck, a personal injury attorney can review your case to determine if the other driver may have been distracted at the time of the accident.

Types of Distracted Driving

Any activity that takes a driver’s attention off the road may be considered a distraction. Electronic gadgets such as cell phones are a common cause of distracted driving. Many states have passed laws banning drivers from sending, composing, receiving, and reading text messages and emails while operating a motor vehicle, in addition to banning phone calls. Some states have outlawed Web surfing and similar activities. However, while cell phones are a common culprit of car wrecks, distracted driving can take on many other forms. For example, a driver may be considered distracted if he or she eats, drinks, grooms, reads maps, or adjusts CD players or other gadgets while driving.

Dangers of Distracted Driving

Drivers often mistakenly believe that taking their eyes off the road for just a few seconds to read a text message will not greatly increase the risk of a crash. In fact, according to Distraction.gov, a driver going at 55 miles per hour who takes five seconds to read or send a text message will have driven the length of a football field without paying attention to the road. Distracted driving is a serious problem that claims thousands of lives each year and causes many others to become seriously injured or even permanently disabled.