Wilmington Car Accident Lawyer

The injuries from a motor vehicle collision can have permanent consequences. Fortunately, a qualified Wilmington car accident attorney can help you seek compensation for your losses.

If you’ve been injured in a car crash, it’s very possible that you won’t be able to work during your recovery. This inability to earn a living can have devastating effects on your entire family. However, with the help of a qualified attorney from our firm, you will be able to focus on recuperating while we work behind the scenes to hold the at-fault party accountable for your damages via an injury claim.

The attorneys at Barros, McNamara, Malkiewicz & Taylor are highly trained and will work tirelessly to investigate the cause of the wreck and establish the liability of the other party. A Wilmington car accident lawyer at our firm will work to ensure that every single loss you have suffered is accounted for in your claim for compensation.

Don’t Expect Much from the Insurance Company

Delaware is a no-fault state when it comes to auto insurance. That means most car crash victims will file a claim with their own insurance companies and be compensated as outlined in their policies—regardless of who was at fault for the crash. However, particularly serious auto accident injuries may warrant a personal injury claim outside of the no-fault system.

In such cases, insurance companies are notorious for making it appear as though they are going to be on your side when you file a claim. Unfortunately, this is rarely the case. Insurers look out for themselves because every time they pay out a claim, they lose money.

What’s more, they will often use dishonest strategies to make it appear as though you hold more blame than you actually do for the the accident.

Due to Delaware’s modified comparative negligence laws, if the insurance company can prove that you are more than 50 percent liable for your damages, it will not likely have to cover your costs if your case goes to court. Fortunately, your car accident attorney in Wilmington will know how to handle these tactics and won’t allow you to settle for less than you deserve.

Who Is Responsible for Your Damages?

Many individuals could have played a part in causing your car accident. Generally speaking, the first party to be examined for liability is the other involved driver. If the other driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol, driving aggressively, distracted, or fatigued when the crash happened, he or she could be liable for your damages.

Your Wilmington car wreck lawyer will also consider whether a local government road authority should be named in your case. The government may be liable for your losses if missing street lamps or signs, potholes, unsecured road construction zones, or debris in the road was responsible for causing your collision. This is because road authorities have an obligation to ensure the safety of the roadways.

In addition, vehicle parts manufacturers and technicians responsible for routine maintenance on the involved vehicles could be named as defendants in your case if a malfunctioning or recalled part caused the vehicles to crash. Automakers and technicians alike have an obligation to ensure that the parts they install in your vehicle are safe and functioning properly.

Meet with a Wilmington Car Accident Attorney

Take advantage of a free claim assessment with an experienced Wilmington car accident lawyer at Barros, McNamara, Malkiewicz & Taylor today by filling out the quick contact form at the bottom of this page or by giving our office call at 302-734-8400.