{"id":24502,"date":"2017-03-01T18:13:20","date_gmt":"2017-03-01T18:13:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/?p=24502"},"modified":"2017-03-01T18:14:55","modified_gmt":"2017-03-01T18:14:55","slug":"personal-injury-attorney-misconceptions-auto-accidents-clekis-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/themediabeast.com\/resources\/personal-injury-attorney-misconceptions-auto-accidents-clekis-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Personal Injury Attorney | Misconceptions About Auto Accidents (Clekis-1)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Personal Injury Attorney | Misconceptions About Auto Accidents<\/h2>\n

Personal Injury Attorney\u00a0<\/a>| If you turn on the news or open the paper, chances are that you will learn of auto accidents. Unfortunately, car accidents are a part of everyday life. You may even have been the victim of one yourself.
\nThe period of time following an accident is confusing, overwhelming and stressful. It\u2019s not unusual for people to make mistakes in the handling of their situation due to misconceptions about car accidents, auto injury, and how to handle the situation. Here are five common legal misconceptions people have about auto accidents.
\n1. You Are Guaranteed Compensation
\nMany people assume that they are legally guaranteed compensation due to vehicle damage or personal injury. This is not always the case. When compensation is forthcoming, insurance company reviews and legal cases can take longer than you may think.
\n2. All You Need Is a Police Report
\nIn some jurisdictions, police reports are extremely detailed. In others, only the most basic of information is included in the report. When the latter is the case, be sure to note other information such as weather and road conditions at the time of the collision, visibility, traffic conditions, damage to vehicles, and damage to fixtures and structures.
\n3. You Do Not Need a Lawyer
\nYou may be right in your thinking; you might not need a lawyer. In some cases this is true, in others, it is in your best interest to hire an attorney. Luckily, most attorneys offer a free initial consultation and accident review. It is at this time that a qualified attorney can advise you of your legal rights and tell you if hiring representation is in your best interest.
\n4. Hit Someone in the Rear and You Are at Fault
\nMost people believe that if they hit another car from behind they are automatically at fault. This is not always the case. If, for instance, the car in front of you slams on its brakes without cause, you may not be at fault. If a vehicle merges in front of you in an unsafe way and you hit its rear end, you may not be at fault. Certain conditions and specific behaviors are considered when determining fault in a rear-end collision.
\n5. Legal Representation is Expensive
\nThis is simply untrue, particularly in the case of car accidents. Most attorneys that specialize in auto accidents take pay on contingency. This means that no money is paid up front; the lawyer takes their fee out of any compensation or other awards given by the court at the conclusion of legal proceedings. If you do not win your case, the attorney takes no money.<\/p>\n

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Since 1989, the\u00a0personal injury<\/a>\u00a0attorneys of Clekis Law Firm have been representing injured people and their families in Charleston and throughout the Low Country. At the Clekis Law Firm our clients always come first.\u00a0If you or a loved one has suffered a serious personal injury due to the negligence of another, don\u2019t be victimized twice. You need someone on your side to help you with your personal injury case and obtain the fair and reasonable compensation that you deserve.<\/em> Call Clekis at\u00a0843.779.1160!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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