Automobile Defect/Crashworthiness
Automobile defect and crashworthiness cases involve a variety of different issues. An automobile defect or crashworthiness case can occur following a serious crash. however, often an automobile defect and crashworthiness case stems from what many may consider a minor car accident. Examples of automobile defect cases include seat back failure, seatbelt failures, roof crush, fuel system failure, airbag defect, and door latch failure. These are just a few examples of different automobile defect cases. The automobile industry has a history of knowing about these issues but does not take the time to address the changes necessary to provide protections to the public. This often leads to individuals being injured or killed because of the automobile defect. It is imperative that all aspects of a wreck an investigated, not just the reck itself. An experienced lawyer like the lawyers at Perdue & Kidd have the knowledge necessary to hold these car manufacturers responsible for their safety failings.
Why do you need a lawyer?
So, you’ve been in an accident. Your phone is ringing off the hook. The insurance adjuster is offering to put money in your pocket, but it will require you to sign a release dropping all the claims you have stemming from the accident. If you have found yourself in this situation, you’re likely trying to decide whether you should hire an attorney before signing anything. The answer to that question is simple, yes. You should never sign any documents from an insurance company following personal injury without talking to a personal injury attorney.
Insurance companies today are master manipulators. They have come up with very clever jingles that are in their commercials. “Like a good neighbor…” and “You’re in good hands”. These companies go out of their way to manipulate the general public into thinking they will treat you fairly. Unfortunately, the reality is that these insurance companies do not and will never have your best interest in mind. Furthermore, they are in the business of making money and the main way they do that is by denying valid claims or getting injured people to accept far less for their injuries than they deserve.
The insurance adjuster’s job is to get you to accept as little money as possible in exchange for signing a release. The insurance companies will go out of their way to tell you that you don’t need an attorney. They will tell you an attorney will only complicate things. That is true, an experienced personal injury attorney will complicate things but not for you as the injured person; an experienced personal injury attorney will complicate and make things difficult for the insurance adjuster.
When you find yourself in a situation where you have been injured by negligence of someone else, ask yourself this: do I want the insurance company to take advantage of me? If your answer to that question is “no”, then you need to call a personal injury attorney who will fight to ensure that the insurance company doesn’t take advantage of you.
If you were injured in a car or commercial vehicle wreck and want the compensation you deserve from the insurance company, call Perdue & Kidd. Above all, the experienced attorneys on staff know the tricks and games of the insurance adjusters and will fight to protect your rights.
