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If you or a loved one has been involved in a car crash, how you deal with your claim depends on the seriousness and complexity of the accident. If there is only property damage, you can probably handle the case directly with the insurance company. If someone in your car has been injured, and the crash was likely caused by the other party, you may need legal advice and support. When selecting your legal representation, you need to keep in mind that:

• Top-level attorneys do not cost more than the average law firm; and,
• Achieving the highest possible settlement is what you should aim for.

A top-level car accident attorney is a lawyer with the qualifications, experience, skills and determination:

• To know the defense tactics of powerful insurance companies, and how to counter them;
• To understand the most complex medical issues and prepare a claim for compensation based on watertight medical evidence;
• To present conclusive claims for wrongful death, loss of income, pain and suffering, disability, impairment, PTSD, and loss of consortium;
• To act swiftly in order to collect compelling evidence of the other party's fault, through on-the-scene investigation, police and witness reports, expert advice, and records; and,
• To fight in court and win with the assurance and determination of seasoned attorneys with a solid track record.