Jose Leon offers top tips of what comes next following the collision
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With over 1 million residents, thousands of miles of municipal thoroughfare, and a natural proclivity toward collision — motorists of the Valley of the Sun could be left confused when a fender bender or major car accident strikes.
Immediately following the accident can be a critical moment for all involved, whereas more than 40,000 collisions are reported annually throughout the Phoenix metropolitan area. Experts estimate nearly 3% of all Arizona residents will be involved in a some type of car accident over the next 12 months.
“A lot of times we get in to a car accident and think we can handle the claim since it seems simple and the claims representative with the insurance companies are friendly and cooperating,” said Jose Leon, founder of Leon Law.
“What we don’t realize is that the insurance companies handling our claims have a goal to take our premiums when we buy insurance and then investigate a potential claim and minimize the amount of money they pay out. In essence to create a profit since at the end of the day they are a business.”
The moments, days and weeks following a car accident — no matter the severity — are critical for information gathering, Mr. Leon points out.
“Typically, an insurance company is sophisticated enough to secure information early with the intention to pay as little as possible,” he said.
As an injured person we typically don’t know the process and therefore can make many mistakes along the way that will make our case value lower and therefore less fair for us.”
Mr. Leon explains a qualified attorney focused on injury law is vital to recover medical care we incur.
“A lawyer has the experience and knowledge to be able to help a person that is injured navigate the claims process and prevent any errors along the way. If necessary, we can also file a lawsuit to keep the insurance companies honest when handling and settling our claim,” he said of Leon Law. “Our goal as personal injury attorneys is to get the best result from the insurance company and more importantly for the injured person — get them the most money in their pocket.”
What to do after a car accident:
Get medical care: Your health is the most important issue when it comes to your auto accident. You should call the authorities after your accident so the proper medical professionals can be sent to help.
Call your attorney: Leon Law is available to take your call 24/7. You can’t predict when an accident will happen, so it’s important you have access to your lawyer at all times.
Contact your insurer: You’ll need to notify your car insurance company that you were in an accident. If another driver or third party was responsible for your accident, you should notify that individual’s insurance company that you plan to file a claim.
File the claim: Only talk about your vehicle (property damage) and refrain from talking about your injuries or treatment when you notify the insurance company. Let your attorney handle the injury claim so that you don’t provide them information they can use against you later.
You can contact Mr. Leon at 480-269-1083 or through email at info@leonlawpllc.com to receive more information or schedule an appointment for a consultation.
