Did you recently get injured in an auto accident? If the accident was not your fault, you may be able to pursue damages against the other driver. You might also have a legal case on your hands if an insurance company is not holding up its end of the bargain. But if you want to maximize your chances of success with an auto accident case and get the largest payout you can, you will likely want to hire an auto accident lawyer. Here's what having the right lawyer at your side can do for you in an auto accident case. 

Help Determine All Damages

You know that damage was done to your vehicle and perhaps you have medical bills to pay. But under the law, you might be entitled to sue for specific damages that you aren't aware of. Perhaps you could get more money just for your pain and suffering or you could request money due to lost wages if you haven't been able to go to work. A car accident attorney has been through this process countless times and can help you maximize the amount of money you are going to attempt to get by filing this lawsuit.

Help With the Paperwork

Lawsuits have to be typed up and there may be legal requirements for how or when to file or various deadlines throughout the process. Not only are you not familiar with this process, but you also might not be physically or mentally capable of handling it right now if you are still focused on recovering from a bad injury. Your attorney already knows all of the ins and outs of what it takes to file this kind of lawsuit in your state and will handle everything so you can simply stay focused on your recovery.

Create the Narrative

Winning a court case often comes down to whoever has the best evidence and can use that evidence to create a compelling narrative in court. Your attorney can help you gather the evidence, possibly to include hiring an expert witness or two, and will be able to demonstrate how the accident has affected your life not just on that day but every day since.

Go Toe to Toe With Insurers

Your attorney can also help you if it's an insurance company that is causing you trouble instead of just the other driver. If your claim was denied or your payout was too small, your attorney can file a suit against the insurer and begin the negotiating process.

Contact a local auto accident attorney to learn more.