A car accident can turn your life upside down in a single instant. One moment you are moving toward your destination; the next, you are in pain, facing a future that is uncertain. When the accident was someone else’s fault, it’s only right that they should bear legal responsibility for the pain and suffering they have caused. Sarno Legal, PLLC works to ensure that they do.

After an accident, your focus should be on healing and putting your life back together. That can be difficult to do when you are also worried about whether and when you’ll be able to work, pay your regular bills, and meet your mounting medical expenses.

Attorney Asaf J. Sarno pursues your legal rights and protects your financial interests so you can concentrate on what matters most: regaining your health,caring for your loved ones, and doing whatever is necessary to be whole again.

How a Lawyer Helps After a Massachusetts Car Accident

Dealing with the complex tangle of personal injury laws and insurance regulations is complicated. Understanding how the pieces of the law fit together can be confusing, and making mistakes can be costly.

An experienced car accident attorney can answer any questions you have, as well as questions you may not know to ask, including:

  • Is Massachusetts a “no-fault” insurance state? How does that affect my rights?
  • Who will pay my medical bills?
  • What can I do if the driver who caused the accident was uninsured?
  • Can I sue for pain and suffering for my car accident injury?
  • What do I do if the accident wasn’t my fault, but the other driver’s insurance company says it was?
  • The at-fault driver’s insurance company is refusing to pay my claim. What are my options?
  • The driver who caused the accident was working at the time. Can I sue the employer?
  • If the accident was partly my fault, but mostly the other driver’s, can I still get compensation?
  • The other driver’s insurance company offered me a settlement. Should I take it?

The last question is one of the most important. Insurance adjusters often contact people who have been injured in a car accident to offer a settlement soon afterward. It can seem like a good deal; you settle the case right away, and don’t have to worry about filing a lawsuit. But it is a trap.

In exchange for that settlement check, you have to sign a release. The release prevents you from ever asking for more money, even if your injuries turn out to be much more serious or disabling than you first believed. That is why the offer comes quickly; if the insurance company waits too long, you might learn more about the extent of your injury, and you might retain a lawyer to protect your rights.

When you have an attorney, they can communicate with the insurance company on your behalf. Not only does that save you stress, it prevents you from accepting a settlement offer that could be far too low for your needs or for what you truly deserve. Having an attorney communicate with the insurance company also means that you can’t be tricked into saying something that the insurer could later use against you to argue that you were at fault.

Perhaps most importantly, working with a car accident lawyer can mean that you will end up with more compensation than you would otherwise. A study by the nonprofit Insurance Research Council found that settlements for car accident victims who had an attorney were more than three times the amount of settlements for people who didn’t have a lawyer.

Why Work with Sarno Legal, PLLC?

The car accident attorney you choose makes a difference. Some personal injury attorneys focus on settling as many cases as possible as quickly as they can, rarely trying cases. That means they may settle for less just to get a case over with, and they have little courtroom experience. They are high-volume, big billboard law firms. We are not.

Asaf Sarno’s background as a criminal defense attorney as well as a personal injury attorney means that he has tried many cases, and is confident and capable in the courtroom. This trial and courtroom experience has greatly enhanced Asaf’s negotiation skill and has refined his keen investigation skills, which not only enable him to prepare for trial but helps him negotiate higher settlement offers for his clients. When the insurance company knows that your lawyer is not afraid to reject low-ball offers and take a case to trial, they will often offer more money.

Last but not least, Asaf genuinely cares for his clients, offering responsive service and dedicated support at one of the most challenging times of their lives. Asaf prides himself in treating his clients like his own family.

Work with an Experienced Car Accident Lawyer

If you’ve been injured in a car accident, what you do next could affect your whole future. Work with an experienced attorney who can help you get the compensation you need. Contact Sarno Legal, PLLC to schedule a free consultation.