Do I need an attorney to start a civil suit for a car accident?

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Question:

I was severely injured in a car accident and I am now disabled. I want to sue the other driver, who was driving drunk when he hit my car. It was clearly his fault. Do I need an attorney to start a civil suit for a car accident? Can I just sue myself since it was definitely his fault?

Answer:

While you technically can file a civil suit for a car accident injury on your own, the procedures associated with filing and proving a case are very complex. There are specific rules that must be followed when it comes to how you state your claims, what you must prove, and even what font your requests to the court must be typed in.

Because your damages sound extensive, and because you can generally only bring one lawsuit and must accept the results of that suit or appeal, it is probably not a good idea for you to try to bring a civil suit yourself. Instead, you should speak with an experienced car accident attorney who can help you make sure you recover what you deserve from the accident. If you are worried about incurring legal costs, many car accident attorneys work on a contingent fee basis and will thus you will only have to pay if you win your case.

Talk to a Car Accident Lawyer about bringing a civil suit for damages, and find out more about your legal options and rights.

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