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Technically, you don’t need an attorney to file an insurance claim. Most insurance companies provide website portals intended to streamline the claim-filing process. You can also file it over the phone. However, if this is the first time you’re filing a claim, there could be mistakes made. Those mistakes are enough to generate a denial. The best way to prevent those mistakes and make sure you’re filing with the correct insurance carrier is to get help from a personal injury attorney who has been down this road many times.

Yes, there is a lot of evidence that can be gathered after an accident. You can take photos of the scene, if you’re able. You can also take photos of your injuries. If the accident involves a slip and fall at a retail store, you should file a report with the manager. If you’re dealing with a product liability issue, you can collect the receipt and package information from the product. There is also a lot of evidence that the investigation teams from the Peterson Law Office can gather, including surveillance footage, police crash reports, and the driving history of the at-fault party. This will all go in support of your claim.

Yes. Under Kentucky’s comparative fault system, you may still recover compensation even if you were partially responsible for the accident. Your total award may be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to you. For example, if you were found 20% at fault, your recovery would be reduced by that amount. An experienced attorney at Peterson Law Office can evaluate the details of your case and explain how comparative fault may apply.

In most personal injury cases, you have one year from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit in Kentucky. However, there are exceptions, such as motor vehicle accidents. With those claims, you may be allowed up to two years from the date of the crash or the last no-fault payment. Failure to file a lawsuit within these deadlines could prevent you from receiving any compensation. That is why it is essential to contact Peterson Law Office as soon as possible after your accident.

The first priority is your health. You should seek medical attention immediately, even if you feel fine. There could be a delayed reaction with some injuries. You should also avoid giving detailed statements to insurance companies before speaking to a lawyer. Everything you say will become part of your claim, and you might say something inadvertently that works against you. Contacting Peterson Law Office early can help us preserve evidence and start building your case immediately.

We handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis. That means you don’t pay us anything up front, and we only get paid if we recover compensation for you. This way, you can focus on your healing while we handle the legal process.