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Mr. Trotz has handled personal injury cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, and negligent security. Each and every day, Mr. Trotz represents those who have been injured through no fault of their own, and many of his clients have sustained traumatic, catastrophic and life-altering injuries.
Anyone who is from or has driven through Benton knows that roads like Interstate 30 (I-30), Arkansas 183, Hot Springs Highway, and Benton Parkway at Edison Street can be filled with traffic. Auto accidents in Benton often leave victims injured, temporarily or permanently unable to work and without transportation. If you’ve been in a car wreck in these areas, or on any other street or road in Benton or surrounding Saline County, you probably know that it can be confusing figuring out how to go about getting your vehicle fixed and getting compensated for your injuries, medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost wages. Should you find yourself with these questions or more, contact an experienced Benton car accident lawyer who can advise you how to receive proper compensation for what you’ve lost.
One of the most important things to do right after an automobile collision is to call the police. The at-fault party may give you assurances that they will let their insurance company know the truth if the two of you just exchange information; however, once they realize the extent of the damages for which they are responsible, those at fault could try to deny that they should be held responsible and develop revisionist history of the facts of the accident. Although you cannot control whether others tell the truth, the best way to get an accurate record of statements made at the scene of a car wreck is to request assistance from local law enforcement in creating a report.
Depending on your location, the Benton Police Department, Saline County Sheriff’s Department, or the Arkansas State Police may respond to the scene. Once they arrive, law enforcement officers will survey the accident scene, interview the involved parties and witnesses, review surveillance footage from nearby businesses or street cameras (if available), and gather information regarding the identity and insurance information of involved parties and vehicles.
If responding officers can determine which party is at fault for the car accident, they may issue a citation. Common citations for car wrecks in Benton include, but are not limited to, reckless driving, driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated (DUI/DWI), failure to yield, failure to maintain safe lookout, and speeding. Information gathered from the scene can be used to support your claim for negligence against the driver responsible for the collision. Proving negligence requires certain legal elements to be met, including that the other driver breached a legal duty owed to you to drive safely.
Although it is best to contact the police so that they can make a report, even if you did not call the police to make a report, all is not lost! You still may be able to receive the compensation you deserve to make up for what was lost due to the at-fault driver’s negligence. However, if you do not have a police report, you will need to rely on the skills of an experienced car accident attorney in the Benton area to conduct the necessary investigation to build your case against the other party.
In any legal case, you will need evidence to back up your claims, and motor vehicle crashes are no exception. For example, if you suffered injuries, obtaining medical treatment can be critical in terms of getting better and being able to recover fair compensation. Following a car wreck in Benton, injured parties may receive medical treatment from facilities such as Saline Memorial Hospital or MedExpress Urgent Care and follow-up with their primary care physician, orthopedic physician, or a physical therapist. If you are claiming to have lost wages due to your injuries from the car crash, you may not only need proof of missed work and your rate of pay from your employer, but you may also need the medical records from your treating physician to confirm that you were physically unable to work due to your injuries. Our Benton car accident attorneys can help victims obtain the necessary documentation to prove their claims and recover fair compensation.
Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz has more than 30 years of experience handling motor vehicle crash cases throughout the South in places like Benton, Little Rock, Bryant, Hot Springs, Jonesboro, and Forrest City. Each and every day, we serve the needs of car and truck accident victims throughout Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi, Missouri, and Kentucky. With more than 30 attorneys and 100 support staff, Nahon, Saharovich & Trotz has the resources to give your case the attention and care you deserve. If you’ve been involved in a car wreck in Benton or Saline County, contact us at 800-529-4004 or complete our online form to schedule your free and confidential consultation with a car accident lawyer in Benton.
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