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FAQs

  1. Safety First: Remain at the scene unless it is unsafe to do so. Assess yourself and others for injuries.
  2. Call 911 and request an ambulance and police assistance.
  3. Exchange Information: get the names, addresses, phone numbers, and insurance information from all other drivers involved. Take a picture of the other drivers’ license and insurance information.
  4. Witnesses: Get the names, address, phone numbers, and license tag for all witnesses at the scene.
  5. Photographs: Take pictures of the vehicles involved in the wreck, the scene and roadway, individuals at the scene, your injuries, and anything else that you believe is important. 
  6. Medical Attention: Seek medical treatment as soon as possible, even for minor injuries that seem minor. Some injuries may appear to be minor at first but become progressively worse over time.
  7. Call Metzger Law and let our team get to work for you.
  8. Don’t talk to the insurance company.

Ultimately, you are responsible for your medical bills. That is why it is important to hire a lawyer to fight for the money you need to pay for your medical bills. The medical bills you owe and the amounts you have paid for medical treatment are included in the demand to the insurance company. If you have health insurance, we recommend that you provide your health insurance information to your medical provider. If you don’t have health insurance, some medical providers will agree to provide medical treatment and accept payment once a settlement is reached.

Every claim is different. Some claims take as little as a few weeks while some take years to resolve. The nature and extent of your injuries is a significant factor in determining the value of your case. Consequently, it is important to make sure you complete medical treatment or reach maximum medical improvement before settling your claim.

Absolutely. Passengers in a vehicle can make a claim against the at-fault driver’s insurance company.

There are a significant number of factors that determine the value of your case. You can recover a variety of damages in an injury claim. Common damages include medical bills, lost income, future lost income, physical pain, mental anguish, and permanent injury. Other common factors are the amount of insurance coverage available, the defendant’s conduct, and where the incident occurred.

Yes, there are limited circumstances where a passenger can sue their own driver. Common examples are 1) if the driver was operating the vehicle under the influence, 2) the passenger was providing a benefit to the driver, 3) the passenger paid the driver for the ride, 4) the passenger complained about the driver’s operation of the vehicle but the driver refused to let the passenger out or continued to drive in a dangerous manner, or 5) the passenger was a minor.

There are a number of other factors that determine whether a passenger can recover from their driver. It is important to seek legal advice on the specific circumstances of your case.

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