Des Moines Car Accident Attorneys

Pursuing the Recoveries You Deserve After a Car Crash

A car accident can have a devastating effect on you and your family. You may sustain serious personal injury and property damage. You may also suffer the economic hardship of medical bills, repair bills, rental car expenses, and lost income because you cannot work.

To receive fair compensation for all the damages you sustained, contact Hope Law Firm. Our car accident attorneys in Des Moines have the experience needed to assist you in every step of the legal process when seeking fair compensation for your losses.

Call (515) 298-5056 or contact us online today to get started with a free consultation.

Common Types of Car Accidents

To help you get the amount of compensation your injuries deserve, your attorney must be able to prove what caused the accident and who is to blame. At The Hope Law Firm, we’ve managed cases with a variety of collision scenarios, including:

• Head-on — By far the most dangerous traffic collisions involve cars traveling in opposite directions at high speeds when one of the cars crosses into the oncoming lane. In head-on collisions the forces of two moving objects are added together, producing catastrophic results. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, the fault lies with the driver who crossed the divider.
• Rear end — These collisions are not as deadly because the force of the oncoming car is absorbed as the rear end of the stationary car crumples. Even more, force is dispelled if the struck car is moving. But complications occur when the struck car is forced forward into other vehicles in a chain reaction. The driver of the struck car may also lose control, veering into another lane. Rear-end collisions are usually a sign that the oncoming car was following too closely or not paying attention.
• Side-swipe — A violent brush in either the opposite or same direction can cause a struck car to over-correct, so it flies off the road or into other lanes of traffic. The fault lies with the driver who wandered into the adjacent lane.
• T-bone — A common accident at intersections, a T-bone occurs when the front of one vehicle hits the broad side of another. At high speeds, T-bone crashes can be deadly for either driver. The cause is usually a driver’s failure to observe a stop sign or red light.
• Angular — Another common type of intersection crash occurs when a turning car and a car driving straight through hit at less than a 90-degree angle. Here, too, the fault is usually on the part of a driver who ran a stop sign or red light.

Our familiarity with a variety of collision types and patterns of liability allows us to investigate your accident efficiently to build a compelling case.

Common Car Accident Injuries

Your attorney must be able to speak the language of the medical profession and translate it comprehensibly for a judge and jury. Our attorneys have successfully managed cases of severe injury and can represent your case for:

The Hope Law Firm works diligently with your doctors to assemble the evidence necessary to convey fully the extent of your injuries in building a solid case for relief.

Document the Details of the Crash

We can help you get the compensation that you deserve by filing an accident lawsuit. Any information you can provide will help our lawyers guide you through the legal process and see to it that you are treated fairly.

You can provide information by:

• Writing down what you know about the accident — don’t rely on your memory alone
• Documenting the damage — take photos of the accident site and of the damage to your car and keep receipts for repairs and car rental
• Filling out an accident report form — do not admit to blame, just stick to the facts

Securing Compensation for Your Accident Injury

Not all car accidents result in injury. However, if you do suffer an injury – no matter how small or severe it may be – document it. Your insurance company adjuster may not seem to be working hard enough on your behalf or the other party’s insurance company adjuster may not properly evaluate any injuries. You need to have as much as possible to back up your claims.

There cannot be enough said about the value of documented details such as:

• Photos of your injuries
• Medical reports and doctors’ bills
• Receipts for ambulance rides
• Receipts for medications and medical appliances

You should also write down examples of how your quality of life has been affected.

For example, document any:

• Problems sleeping
• Loss of independence
• Depression
• Strain on family life

Any information you can provide will help our Des Moines car accident lawyers guide you through a lawsuit and help you to be treated fairly.

Frequently Asked Car Accident Questions

Contact our Car Accident Attorneys in Des Moines

When it comes to managing your personal injury legal claim, there’s no substitute for experience. At The Hope Law Firm, PLC, our attorneys have distinguished themselves over decades of service to injured plaintiffs.

At Hope Law Firm, we have the experience to get you through your difficult situation. Please contact us at (515) 298-5056 for a free consultation.