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In a Car Accident…Should You Hire a Lawyer?

If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you are probably wondering what you should do next. There are a lot of emotions going through your head, but it is important for you to reach out to an attorney after you have seen a doctor to make sure any injuries you have are properly treated.

Many people simply want to resolve the situation as quickly as possible, so they end up reaching out to the insurance company to see if they can get everything covered. The reality is that you should not talk to an insurance company without a lawyer because you never know if you are going to say something that will jeopardize your ability to get the damages covered.

In addition, if you are injured, your medical expenses could be very high. You need to make sure the insurance company is going to pay for all of those damages, so you don’t want to jeopardize the opportunity for you to come back for more money later.

An attorney who specializes in car accidents has a significant amount of experience in this area that he or she can use to make sure your rights are protected and that you get the money you deserve. Furthermore, what happens if the cost of your property damage and medical expenses are greater than the liability of the insurance company? In that case, you will need to file a lawsuit against the other driver directly to recover the remaining funds. This is another area where a car accident lawyer can help you.

Of course, if you are involved in an accident that leads to serious injuries or a long-term, disabling condition, you certainly need to reach out to a car accident lawyer for help. On the other hand, even if the car accident is minor, you need to reach out to a car accident attorney for a case evaluation. Many attorneys will offer you a free consultation, and they will be honest about whether it is worth your time to file a lawsuit against anyone. If you have been involved in a motor vehicle accident, seek medical attention first. Then, reach out to a car accident attorney for a consultation.

Family Still Fighting for Justice After Horrific 2018 Car Crash

On the night of December 7, 2018, Donald J. and Wilma Smith were driving along Route 39 in Washington Township when they were struck head-on by a Cadillac SRX. The driver – Yellow Creek Township Trustee Glenn McKenzie – reportedly lost control of his vehicle, crossed over the center, and struck the Smiths in the other lane.

A teenager named Amber Lynn Korbel and a passenger were behind the Smiths in a Chevy Impala. When McKenzie struck the Smiths, Korbel consequently hit them from behind. Though Korbel and her passenger did not sustain any injuries, McKenzie and the Smiths had to be airlifted to the hospital.

Due to the damage and injuries, Wilma Smith and her husband’s estate filed a lawsuit against McKenzie, Korbel, and their insurance company Ohio Mutual Insurance Group.

McKenzie was accused of driving under the influence, making him the subject of a wrongful death claim. Also, John and Helen’s Tavern, the American Legion John Adams Post 442, and the Tangerine Lounge were also part of the lawsuit. They were hit with a liquor liability claim due to the belief that they irresponsibly served McKenzie alcohol that night.

Korbel was named in the suit as she was believed to be following too closely behind the Smiths. And the insurance company was named on an allegation that there was a breach of contract in regard to the amount of uninsured motorist coverage that the Smiths were supposed to have.

Though a new lawsuit was recently filed, McKenzie has already been judged and sentenced. At first, he admitted to being guilty of driving under the influence, as well as two counts each of vehicular assault and aggravated vehicular assault. His punishment was set to 45 months in prison and having his license stripped for the rest of his life.

Later, he appealed this sentence and the case went back to court. After some consideration, the court knocked nine months off of his prison time. The 411 days that he had already served counted toward his sentence, leaving him with less than two years to go. Additionally, they only suspended his license for a decade and ordered him to pay $208,890 in restitution to the victims.