GULF COAST Law blog

Like most states, Mississippi follows a fault car insurance system. If you are injured in a collision, you could pursue financial compensation by filing a lawsuit or insurance claim against the at-fault party. In these cases, it is important to consult with a car accident lawyer. 

Motor vehicle collisions are traumatic events that can result in serious, potentially life-threatening injuries. If you are injured in a motor vehicle accident on Mississippi roads, it is important to receive emergency medical attention as soon as possible to avoid complications and heal from this damage.

Many people involved in car accidents don’t even consider hiring a lawyer, even when they suffer serious injuries. Whether you’re worried about cost, or you just don’t feel like you have the energy to navigate the legal system, it’s understandable that you may want to try to handle it on your own.

Attorney Jonathan Franco discusses things you should or should not do after you’ve been involved in a car wreck.

Video Transcript:This is Jonathan Franco at Haug, Farrar & Franco and I’m just going to talk to you a little bit about what you need to do after a car wreck.

(1) Medical Causation: One of the most important factors is whether the insurance company or a jury believes that the treatment you received was due to (or caused by) the wreck. Insurance companies often claim that treatment after a wreck was due to a preexisting injury or unrelated condition.