answers to your questions about legal situations

If you are the victim of a careless driver you are entitled to money damages. This is monetary compensation for the numerous ways that you've been harmed because of the accident. Getting these funds quickly and getting top dollar is vital, and a settlement before you go to trial can create the perfect circumstance for that to happen. Read on for what you need to know about getting the most from your car accident settlement.

Know what you are owed

Money damages encompass everything and every way that you've suffered as a result of the wreck. Your personal injury attorney will do some calculations to determine what to ask for and the minimum you should accept given your own expenses and needs. Here are just a few of the more common areas of compensation that you can expect:

• Medical expenses
• Lost wages
• Car repair or money for replacement
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium

Know how to remain silent

You can do a great deal of damage to your case by speaking out of turn. There are several opportunities for tripping yourself up, but two of the most common areas of interest are the recorded interview and social media.

The insurance adjuster for the other side will likely be contacting you with a request for some information. You might be told that they are holding a big check that is about to be dropped in the mail and you just need to answer a few questions. You should understand that the insurance company is not on your side and they are hoping that you will accept the first offer and say something that damages your case during the phone call.

Another opportunity to damage your case comes in the form of Facebook and other social media sites. Speaking about the case by posting your thoughts and assurances to friends is a very bad idea and none of these postings are really as private as you may think. Speak only in person to family, trusted friends and to your attorney.

Don't try to negotiate on your own

While you might be savvy enough to view the first offer from the at-fault driver as too low, you might need to allow a legal professional to handle this important job. You may not have all the information you need, and the result could be accepting an offer that leaves money on the table or wasting your time by asking for an amount that will never be paid.

For more information, contact your local personal injury attorney services.