Important Things to Remember About Auto Accidents

By Gilbert O. Montoya Jr. | Published on October 4, 2011 | 0 Comments

Gilbert O. Montoya Jr., the Denver auto accident attorney at Gilbert O. Montoya Jr., P.C., says that in an auto accident, a person’s well being and medical care are the most important things.  Montoya recommends contacting a lawyer when involved in an auto accident as soon as possible. In addition, says Montoya, law enforcement will have done some investigating already, so statements from both parties involved will include information about details of the accident.

Down the line, says Montoya, the investigation might be more extensive or expansive in terms of the victim’s background and history. Montoya, a Denver auto accident attorney, says it is important to cooperate with law enforcement investigation. On the other hand, he says, take into account that you don’t want to talk to much about any kinds of damages, extended medical treatment or expenses with an insurance claims adjuster. It is a civil area, says Montoya, so all of those kinds of details will be addressed later on, so you want to talk to your Denver auto accident attorney about them first.

Montoya says that it is also important to present all the facts to your lawyer. To some extent, says Montoya, a lawyer may test a client’s memory. Sometimes, statements made to the police may be kind of spontaneous. In other instances, maybe because of the injuries they suffered, it is hard for them to remember what they said or they may say something that doesn’t match their original statement about the events of the accident given to law enforcement. Montoya recommends finding a lawyer who will be supportive in helping you recollect the accident as accurately as possible when obtaining information about the circumstances surrounding the accident.  You want a Denver auto accident attorney, like Montoya, who can evaluate the case effectively and make sure that any issues are ironed out before moving forward with the case.

Sometimes in auto accidents, says Montoya, it is clear that the responsible party violated traffic laws that caused an accident and then caused an injury to a client. So, the case becomes less focused on liability and more focused on damages. In this instance, things like lost income and disability can come into play. Having an experienced lawyer who can figure out all the ins and outs of a settlement with an insurance company is essential to getting the damages you deserve, says Montoya.

For more information on auto accidents, contact Gilbert O. Montoya Jr., P.C. today.

Phone: 303-301-2656

*Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only. You should not rely on this article as a legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances, and you should not act upon this information without seeking professional counsel. Publication of this article and your receipt of this article does not create an attorney-client relationship.

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