Automobile accidents can cause severe, debilitating and permanent injuries. Such injuries very often result in significant financial losses to the individuals involved and their families. However, the law provides an injured person with the right to recover his or her damages from the responsible party. Such damages include, but may not be limited to, medical expenses, lost wages, funeral expenses and other economic losses. Individuals are also entitled to recover for the pain and suffering caused by their injuries and treatment. The spouse of the injured person is entitled to recover for the loss of consortium or services of his or her spouse. Although a monetary recovery can never repair the damage which is done to the individual, it can at least ease the financial burdens created by the automobile accident.

Car, truck and motorcycle accidents rarely result in simple, straightforward cases. What may appear to be an open-and-shut case is often anything but clear-cut. Many of the worst drivers on the road are uninsured or do not carry enough insurance to pay for all the damage and injury caused in an accident. What many people do not realize is that their own insurance policy may cover these damages. It takes an experienced attorney familiar with insurance policies to help guide you through the insurance language to make this determination.

Victims of automobile accidents suffer a variety of injuries, including sprains/strains, spinal injuries to the neck or back, head injuries, broken bones, and seat belt and air bag injuries. Some of these injuries may not appear serious at first, but often get progressively worse. Some may result in serious disability or significantly diminish your quality of life, which can affect your entire family.

The insurance companies that insure the drivers who cause these injuries spend millions of dollars defending these claims and, if you are not represented by experienced lawyers, they will take advantage of you. At Hicks, Motto & Ehrlich, our attorneys and support staff possess this experience and will help you obtain compensation for all of your injuries, medical bills, income loss, pain and suffering, past and future. Although the insurance companies are often willing to settle cases without going to court, if they choose to fight, our attorneys are willing and able to vigorously pursue your rights in a court of law.