Undocumented and Injured in a Chicago Crash? You Have Options
Being injured in a car crash is difficult to deal with, especially when you need legal help. For undocumented families, there is an extra layer of issues to deal with. However, taking legal action without putting yourself and your family at risk while protecting your rights is possible.?
You have options after a car crash, even if you are undocumented. You just need to know what those options are and who can offer you the help you need. Read on to learn more about your rights, undocumented legal resources, and how the team at Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers can help you take legal action after a car accident.?
What to Do After A Car Accident
When you are in a car accident as an undocumented immigrant, the next thing you should do is seek medical attention for everyone involved. Even if you feel fine at the moment, seek medical attention. Many injuries take time to develop and may not show up until a few days later.?
Having documentation about your medical condition after the accident can help you with any legal filings and insurance claims later. In fact, if your policy covers medical costs, you may be required to see a doctor or independent medical evaluator.?
When you are able, contact a lawyer for help. Do this before dealing with your insurance company, as you may need help handling insurance claims. The claims process can be challenging to navigate alone, especially when you are undocumented.?
Insurance companies may try to take advantage of you but are less likely to do so if you have a lawyer representing you.?
Negotiating With The Insurance Company
A lawyer can help you deal with the insurance company. Insurance companies are not on your side when it comes to paying claims after car accidents. It is in their best interest to pay as little as possible, which means you receive less of a settlement than you should. Having a lawyer represent you can help with this.?
Lawyers can interpret contracts and file claims for you to get the most value possible from your policy. In some cases, insurance companies will reduce the size of the settlement offers they send because you are undocumented.?
They think that if you are undocumented, you don’t want to cause trouble and risk being reported to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). However, your lawyer can defend you and make sure you are protected.?
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Filing a Lawsuit
Filing a lawsuit is stressful for people who are undocumented because they tend to avoid the legal system as a whole. In this case, filing a lawsuit may be the only way to get the compensation you need to recover fully.?
A good lawyer with experience working with undocumented families knows the protections in place to keep your legal status secret.?
Attorney-client privilege, for example, protects information about clients. Your lawyer can’t disclose your status to anyone, including the court. You can also take steps to ensure that no one else can easily access documents that show your status.?
Your lawyer can restrict documents so that accessing them becomes much more difficult. That way, you can worry less about someone combing through court documents and reporting you.?
Concerns for Undocumented Families When Taking Legal Action
Taking legal action is still stressful for immigrants despite these protections. You could always be reported to ICE, which is required to investigate such claims. You can reduce your risks by working with a reputable lawyer with the right experience so they know how to protect you.?
Another big concern is the cost of legal assistance. If you need a car accident lawyer, you can get help with no upfront costs. At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, we offer free consultations to see if we can take your case. We work with clients who are injured in car accidents, even if they are undocumented.?
When we take your case, you won’t owe us anything. We handle all of the legal fees, court fees, and costs of managing your case. When we win your case, we deduct a percentage of the winnings as payment. You don’t pay a dime until we win your case, and nothing if we don’t.?
Let Us Represent You
A lawyer may be your best defense against unfair treatment and discrimination because you are undocumented. At Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers, we are dedicated to protecting your rights and getting you compensation. We collectively have decades of experience in personal injury law, including vehicle accident cases.?
Let us help you recover after a car accident by managing your legal cases and handling the insurance company. We can get you the compensation you are owed. Fill out our contact form or call toll-free at (888) 424-5757 to contact Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers for a free consultation.
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