Introduction
When a person is injured in an accident they can be left confused and feeling helpless. The way to get back on track is with the right legal representation. However, whilst there are many lawyers who deal with accidents, few will have dealt with a case similar to yours. And you will also want an accident lawyer who can communicate with you in your language. So who do you look to in order to find the right accident lawyer to represent you?
Recognize the Importance of Legal Representation After an Accident
The U.S. is becoming a country of immigrants. More and more people from all over the world are immigrating to the U.S. Even after the accident that requires an accident lawyer, many immigrants feel lost and helpless and don’t even know where to start looking for an accident lawyer to handle their accident case. For this reason, below are a few of the reasons why newly arrived immigrants should seek the help of an accident lawyer in the event of an accident.
- Your Rights After An Accident: If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident in the United States as an immigrant or foreign visitor, you need to know your rights and how best to protect them. At Vasquez Law Firm we can ensure that you receive the proper amount of compensation to allow you to fully recover from your injuries and get back to work as soon as possible.
- Complex Legal Systems: Although recovering the full value of your losses is usually enough motivation to seek the help of an accident lawyer, it is worth noting that fully representing clients in personal injury cases has a 95% success rate and has been done over 30,000 times. Our team of accident lawyers will help negotiate your accident claim with insurance companies to get you the full compensation you are entitled to. Find an accident lawyer today.
- Discrimination Protection: You may fear that because you are an immigrant, you will be discriminated against in your search for an accident lawyer to handle your personal injury case and receive fair compensation for your accident related injuries. Should you need the services of an accident lawyer, the accident lawyers at Vasquez Law Firm will find you an excellent lawyer to protect your rights and represent you in your accident claim.
- Maximize Your Compensation: We strive to help maximize the value of our clients’ losses in personal injury cases. In over 30,000 full personal injury cases we have a 95% success rate representing accident victims in claims against insurance companies to maximize your compensation in your accident case.
- Emotional Support: As you go through the recovery process from your injuries, the attorney you select to handle your accident case can offer much needed emotional support to you and your family as you go through the recovery process from your accident and injuries.
Many people facing deportation are proceeding without the aid of an attorney and we are here to support you and fight for the rights of the immigrant community in these very difficult times. The status of an immigrant does not and shall not be used to deny or to take away any fundamental or constitutional right or rights provided by law for persons in this country including the right to seek and receive compensation for personal injury.
Vasquez Law Firm has reviewed cases of many different scenarios in which support made all of the difference for families. There was a family of Ecuadorans who were immediately deported without even being granted a hearing on their case. There have been documented cases of personal injury lawsuits filed by undocumented immigrants to recover for their losses and receive proper compensation for their injuries.
Whether you are a new immigrant or simply new to our country, we can help you find an accident lawyer and protect your rights and receive just compensation for your injuries. Initial consultations are free and are conducted in English and Spanish. Contact the accident lawyers at Vasquez Law Firm today.
Identify and Research Potential Accident Lawyers
When seeking out an accident lawyer, things can seem confusing at first, especially when your life is currently in flux.
- Get a referral: First, ask your friends and family members for referrals. Your co-workers, neighbors, and other community or civic organization members can also be good sources to find a lawyer for accidents involving immigrants.
- Use online resources. Avvo.com and Justia.com allow you to search for attorneys in any geographical area for any legal specialty. There are many accident lawyers listed on these sites for personal injury cases. Many of them detail out their prior accident injury cases including immigrant accident cases.
- Qualify your attorney. Find out about the lawyer’s educational background, how long he or she has been a practicing attorney, and whether he or she has received specialized certification in accident injury law. Is he or she licensed to practice law in your state?
- Language proficiency: In many cases, immigrants whose native language is not English place a high value on a lawyer who is bilingual. Find out if the lawyers you are considering speak your language. Also, find out how fluent they are in the language or languages that are not their own.
- Look at case histories: Review the histories of other cases that your prospective accident lawyers have handled in the past. Use this information to determine if the best accident lawyers are experienced in handling accident cases such as your own.
- Schedule a free consultation. This will give you a chance to talk with and find out if the lawyer has the experience with the type of accident that you were in and how well he or she communicates with you and understands your concerns and circumstances.
Follow these steps and you will be able to find the right attorney to deal with your problems and fight for your rights.
Evaluate and Select the Right Accident Lawyer for Your Case
As a new immigrant, you might have a hard time searching for the best accident lawyer to handle your case. Below are some steps that might aid you in finding the right attorney.
- Communicate Effectively: Pay close attention to how you are treated by the lawyer and how he or she communicates with you during the free consultation. Make sure the attorney clearly explains everything to you in layman’s terms.
- Evaluate Experience: Find out about the lawyer’s past experiences dealing with accident cases involving immigrants and the number of cases he or she managed to bring to a close. Knowing how well a lawyer can do for you will give you an idea of how well he or she can represent you in your personal injury claim.
- Fees and Payment Structures: In addition to having the ability to assist you in your recovery from injury, it is also very important to know how an accident lawyer will be charging you for their services in order to assist you in your recovery from injury. Most accident lawyers including the lawyers at Vasquez Law Firm operate on a contingency fee basis. This means that the accident lawyer only gets paid a percentage of your award for his or her services in assisting you in obtaining compensation that you are entitled to as a result of having suffered injury in an accident. It is best to confirm what such fees are prior to retaining an accident lawyer for his or her services in order to avoid any surprises along the way.
- Availability: Does this lawyer have enough staff, resources and time to handle your case? Don’t trust your case to an overworked lawyer!
- Check for Client Testimonials: It is always best to read reviews from previous clients. As the accident lawyers for immigrants at Vasquez Law Firm, we have been well represented by reviews from past clients. For example, they describe us as very kind, good accident lawyers for immigrants who not only help their clients receive the compensation they deserve for their injuries but also help them to become U.S. citizens.
- Trust Your Instincts: If you feel uncomfortable with an attorney, that is OK. As the accident victim, you will be depending on the attorney to make phone calls, negotiate with insurance companies and even go to court on your behalf. So, it is crucial that you choose an attorney with whom you have a good relationship and in whom you have complete trust.
- Understand the Importance of Having an Accident Lawyer: As mentioned previously, those who have an accident lawyer are awarded three times as much as those who represent themselves in personal harm cases. According to statistics, over 90% of personal harm cases that are put before a judge and go to trial end up with the plaintiff winning.
- Know Your Rights: Personal injury claims are NOT deportable offenses (8 USC § 1227). We have many illegal immigrants that we have represented in accident cases.
So you can locate the best immigrant accident lawyer to represent you in your accident or personal injury claim, the accident lawyers of Vasquez Law Firm assist clients with accident injury and personal harm claims throughout North Carolina and in Florida, including free initial consultations to assess your accident and personal injury case at no charge.
Prepare for Your Initial Consultation with the Lawyer
Fear not for we have prepared a helpful page outlining the simple steps to take prior to your meeting with your solicitor.
- Assemble relevant documentation. While there is nothing to fear from a meeting with your future solicitor, it is in your best interest to be able to provide your future solicitor with as much information as possible regarding your accident. Typically this would consist of police reports, all of your medical reports to date, all of your insurance information and any photographs that you have of the accident scene as well as the contact information for all of your witnesses.
- Create a timeline of events. It will help you to recollect all the events that occurred prior to and after the accident and therefore the attorney will have a better understanding of the full circumstances of your case. It will also enable you to have organized thoughts in respect of the events that occurred and how they have affected you.
- Ask Questions. It’s also very important to find out as much information as possible regarding your case and the lawyer that you decide to hire. Ask the lawyer about past cases of a similar nature. Ask him/her how they intend to handle your case and what you can expect from your future lawyer. Don’t be afraid to ask for the lawyer’s fees and payment terms. The lawyers at Vasquez Law Firm have flexible payment plans and work on a contingency fee basis for personal injury cases. This means that you will only be charged if we win your case.
- Be Honest and Open. Tell your attorney the whole truth about yourself including that you are an immigrant. The attorneys at Vasquez Law Firm have lots of experience representing individuals who are not U.S. citizens in personal injury cases and will be able to assist and represent you in your accident case as well. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to handle any legal emergency you have.
- Take notes. At the legal consultation or interview bring a notepad and take notes on everything that is discussed. You will refer to these notes after the consultation so write down as much as possible.
- What’s next? What is your next step of action once you have had your consultation or phone call with an attorney and have they decided they are able to represent you in your legal matter.
- Bring Support if Necessary. This is particularly relevant where a person may be suffering from shock and/or trauma after an accident. It would be wise to bring a trusted family member or friend along for support.
- Write down your account of the accident. Write down a full account of the accident and then go through it with your lawyer at your consultation with them. This will help your lawyer to have the full facts of your accident.
Remember, being prepared for your consultation with your attorney is key to you having control of your situation and we at Vasquez Law Firm are here to help.
Conclusion
The legal system can be very complex. You need to know your rights and seek legal counsel to get the compensation you and your family deserve after an accident. It is also important to locate the right attorney for your specific case. Word of mouth as well as online searches can lead you to potential attorneys. After locating an attorney, find out how well they communicate with you and handle cases similar to yours. Also, be prepared for your first meeting with the attorney by gathering all relevant documentation and preparing a list of questions to be answered by the attorney.
Vasquez Law Firm has bilingual attorneys who can represent you in an accident case on a sliding scale fee basis. Of course, recovering damages for injuries sustained in an accident is a primary goal for most of our clients. But often enough, the main goal for a client is to protect his or her rights. Regardless of immigration status, everyone has the right to seek justice for unfair treatment. We at Vasquez Law Firm will fight for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it important for immigrants to seek legal representation after an accident?
Immigrants may feel lost and helpless after an accident, and legal representation is crucial to understand their rights, navigate complex legal systems, and ensure they receive fair compensation for their injuries.
What rights do immigrants have after an accident in the U.S.?
Immigrants have the right to seek compensation for their injuries and should be informed about how to protect those rights, regardless of their immigration status.
How successful are accident lawyers in personal injury cases?
Accident lawyers at Vasquez Law Firm have a 95% success rate in representing clients in personal injury cases, having successfully handled over 30,000 cases.
What support can accident lawyers provide to immigrants?
Accident lawyers can help negotiate claims with insurance companies, protect clients from discrimination, maximize compensation, and offer emotional support during the recovery process.
Can undocumented immigrants file personal injury lawsuits?
Yes, undocumented immigrants can file personal injury lawsuits to recover losses and receive compensation for their injuries, as their immigration status should not deny them their rights.
What services does Vasquez Law Firm offer to immigrants after an accident?
Vasquez Law Firm offers free initial consultations in English and Spanish, assistance in finding an accident lawyer, and support in protecting rights and receiving compensation for injuries.
How can I contact Vasquez Law Firm for assistance?
You can contact Vasquez Law Firm to schedule a free consultation and receive help with your accident case.
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