Filing Personal Injury Lawsuits After A Car Crash

In 2023, the state of Arkansas reported nearly 600 deaths by car crash. While a staggering statistic, it fails to mention the fate of pedestrians, passengers, and other individuals struck in an accident. The harsh reality is survivors of deadly crashes experience physical and emotional turmoil long after the incident. 

When the insurance money stops but the medical bills continue, car accident victims can file a personal injury lawsuit against the negligent driver. By pursuing a lawsuit, victims can receive long-term treatment for their injuries without the burden of excess medical debt. 

Car Accident Related Lawsuit Questions To Consider 

Victim of a car accident? At-fault driver? Either way, once a lawsuit is filed, you’ll need all the legal help you can get to avoid a detrimental loss in the courtroom. 

Every car crash is different, which means there are various different outcomes for at-fault drivers and their victims. Regardless of the circumstances, the goal is to make appropriate reparations to the affected parties. 

Who Was Responsible For The Motor Vehicle Crash? 

If you were the driver at-fault for the accident, you would not be able to sue the affected party. However, if your insurance does not fully cover the victim’s damages, you can be sued for additional funds. In the event of a lawsuit, it’s highly advised for at-fault drivers to hire an attorney. The right lawyer will present a strong, compelling argument backed with evidence to defend you in court. 

On the other hand, if you were the victim of a car accident, you have the option to sue the responsible party for additional costs not otherwise paid out by insurance. This isn’t a time to be modest in your demands — if you have life-altering pain and suffering, you deserve fair legal compensation. The at-fault driver will likely have an attorney on their side because they risk significant financial losses if the court rules in your favor. Therefore, as a victim, you need a trustworthy professional who wants to fight and ensure you receive a fair settlement from the at-fault party. 

What Happens If The At-Fault Driver Passes Away?

If you are a survivor of a deadly crash that killed others, including the individual responsible for the accident, you still have options if you need additional compensation for your pain and suffering. In this instance, the victim would file a lawsuit against the estate of the at-fault driver and await judgment. 

Filing a lawsuit against an estate can be tricky, but a reliable attorney will make the process as painless as possible — after all, you’ve suffered enough. Just because the individual at-fault paid the ultimate price doesn’t mean that you should struggle too. 

Did You Sustain Life-Altering Injuries In The Crash? 

When the body is injured in a motor vehicle accident, it can sustain hidden injuries that leave lasting effects. Take, for instance, a common injury that occurs in car accidents, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). A TBI can be mild, causing temporary impacts on an individual’s daily life. On the other hand, severe TBIs can permanently damage the brain, leaving victims unable to function normally. 

Doctors can make educated guesses on how the brain will rebound after a TBI, but unfortunately, it’s an injury that takes time to heal. You may be suffering from the aftermath of a TBI months after a serious crash and struggling to keep up with the unanticipated medical debt from long-term TBI treatment. 

A TBI is just one example of many common, but life-altering injuries that can occur in a car accident. But these examples explain why victims can and should file a lawsuit seeking additional compensation from the at-fault driver. 

Hickey & Hull: The Personal Injury Attorneys Who Strive To Make Things Better

The longer victims go without reparations for a car accident, the worse off they become. Between unexpected medical bills and unplanned leave from work, the situation can become dire in the matter of months.

Don’t sit back and wait until it’s too late, the right attorney will take your case and fight for fair judgment in court. Call the Hickey & Hull offices at (479) 434-2414 and find out how we can make things better for you!