I live in California but frequently come to work in Illinois. My car was rear ended in Chicago, and it didn't seem to be a huge accident although there is damage showing that would cost few thousands to fix. If I were to engage an attorney and perhaps go through some medical/chiro procedures, can this be in California?
When should you seek a personal injury lawyer? Car accident attorney will be needed in the event of traffic accidents that lead to serious injuries or long-term medical treatment of those involved. Choosing an experienced attorney will help increase the chances that you get the compensation that you deserve. By hiring a personal injury lawyer to represent you immediately after a car accident, you will have a professional working for you – one who is very knowledgeable about the specific field of law and procedural rules that may significantly affect your case.
An indicator of the skills of a particular injury lawyer is the fact how many lawsuits he/she has won as well as careful pre-court preparation and possibly also the process of negotiation with the counterparty. In the case of car accidents where there are problems related to limits for car insurance, lawyers may threaten to file a suit. However, in most cases, an out-of-court settlement can be reached between the parties. Why should you hire a car accident attorney? Underestimating such a decision may result in considerable financial loss, especially in the event that you or the other party (the participant of the accident) have inadequate insurance coverage and the insurance company thus does not pay the claim.
Accident happened in Illinois where I frequently go for work but live in California. Question is if I engage with an attorney in Illinois, can I still get any medical or chiropractor care in California, closer to my home? Can I retain someone in California even though it happened in Illinois? I would classify as California resident even though I work FT and own my home in Illinois.