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Auto Accident Lawyers

published December 01, 2009

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The number of auto accidents cases are on the rise and hence the demand for experienced auto accident attorneys. The responsibility of auto accident lawyers is to help the victim get appropriate compensation by proving charges against the culprit by presenting evidences and witnesses. They also try for out of court settlement. The car or auto accident lawyer estimates the damage done and files suitable claims on behalf of the client. The involvement of an auto accident lawyer is a must in case the situation is a complex one.

Job Profile and Responsibilities of Auto Accident Lawyers


Auto accident lawyers are responsible for arguing the case of a person or party before the law court. They are also known as trial lawyers. In case you are fraught with a car accident and happen to be the victim or the offender you can make the most of your case by arguing it out in a law court. Auto or car accident lawyers make their clients aware of the compensation or, at times, penalties that can be claimed or paid by them. Various types of auto accidents they deal with are:

Left turn collisions
Rear end accidents
Drunk drivers
Broadside collisions
Personal injury
Running red lights

Qualifications Required

Usually, in the United States, as well as in a few other countries, the auto accident lawyer needs a bachelor’s degree in law, and a legal qualification from an accredited institute of law. They further need to pass the Bar Examination of the United States, although the requirement may vary from one country to another. Personal injury attorneys are normally qualified as trial lawyers, although most of the personal injury cases are settled without having to enter the court precincts without the requirement of a trial.

Skill Sets

Auto accident lawyers need to adhere to strict codes of conduct that has been stipulated by the Bar Association. Injury attorneys should be able to file complaints legally other than arguing cases, drafting legal documents, and offering advice to their victims or clients. Injury or accident lawyers are also denoted by the term ‘plaintiff lawyers’. Their skill sets should involve interviewing clients as well as evaluate matters that are presented to judge whether it can be termed as a legal complaint. They should also be able to carry out extensive research for coming up with the strongest possible case. They must also specialize in communicating with insurance companies.

Employment Outlook: Prospects and Salaries

The prospects for a career in auto accident law is expected to grow better than the average as has been predicted by the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics. The idea is to guarantee the maximum benefits desirable. The average annual salaries for auto or car accident lawyers in the US are around $50,000, which is likely to grow with the economic development. The job of the auto accident lawyers has no fixed schedule as accidents can happen any time and the victim might need legal aid.

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published December 01, 2009

By CEO and Founder - BCG Attorney Search left
( 12 votes, average: 4.3 out of 5)
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