Understanding Traffic Accident Compensation: Maximize Your Claim with Stojković Attorneys

Maximize Your Traffic Accident Compensation

Often, insurance companies either deny the legal basis for a claim by blaming the victim or offer inadequate compensation amounts to minimize their liability. To maximize your traffic accident compensation, it is essential to work with a lawyer who understands traffic accidents, traffic violations, and has extensive knowledge of court practices regarding damage assessment. In such cases, victims can turn to Stojković Attorneys for assistance.

Comprehensive Claim Filing Process

At Stojković Attorneys, we submit compensation claims to insurance companies along with the necessary documentation, which we gather in collaboration with our clients. If an agreement cannot be reached with the insurance company, we file lawsuits with competent courts, where the courts often award appropriate and fair compensation amounts, frequently much higher than the initial offers made by the insurance companies.

Essential Documentation for Traffic Accident Claims

When seeking compensation for damages from a traffic accident, it is crucial to obtain a police report on the traffic accident, appropriate court decisions if available from misdemeanor or criminal courts, medical reports, discharge summaries, vehicle damage reports, and other relevant documents. We assist in obtaining this documentation and use it to submit a claim to the insurance company in an out-of-court process, and if necessary, file a lawsuit.

Common Mistakes in Traffic Accident Compensation Claims

Compensation claims for traffic accidents can be complicated if certain rules and procedures are not followed. For example, a common mistake is not waiting for the police to arrive at the scene of the accident, relying instead on the responsible party’s promise of compensation, which often goes unfulfilled. Without a police report, proving the damage later becomes significantly more challenging.

Another common error is not reporting minor injuries to the police during the accident report process, leading insurance companies to refuse compensation even with medical reports, forcing the victim to file a lawsuit and prove the origin of the injuries.

Avoiding Statute of Limitations Issues

It is important to file a lawsuit before the statute of limitations expires. The statute of limitations for these cases is the same as that for criminal prosecution for endangering public traffic or severe offenses against public traffic safety, depending on the consequences. The statute of limitations depends on the prescribed punishment for the criminal offense, which varies based on whether the offense was intentional or negligent and the extent of the consequences.

Maximizing Injury Compensation

When seeking compensation for minor or severe bodily injuries, insurance companies often exploit the victim’s lack of experience by offering a significantly lower amount than deserved. Additionally, these offers are often contingent on the victim waiving further claims. Accepting such an out-of-court settlement prevents the victim from pursuing a lawsuit for the remaining amount. Due to financial difficulties, some victims accept much lower compensation, which is far less than what a lawyer could secure for them.

Vehicle Damage Compensation

Compensation for vehicle damage after an accident can be problematic because victims often do not realize they have the right to compensation based on the cost of original parts and authorized service rates for their vehicle brand. Instead, insurance companies offer compensation amounts sufficient only for repairs at unauthorized services with non-original parts, to which some victims agree too easily.

Benefits of Hiring Stojković Attorneys

Engaging a lawyer, especially Stojković Attorneys, for injury compensation claims has several advantages over using agencies. Lawyers have much greater legal knowledge than agencies, which often abandon clients when quick settlements are not possible, avoiding court proceedings. In contrast, Stojković Attorneys persistently fight for clients’ rights, even in complex cases where agencies have failed.

“No Win, No Fee” Policy for Most Damage Compensation Cases

To provide our clients with peace of mind and minimize financial risk, Stojković Attorneys operates on a “no win, no fee” policy for most damage compensation cases. This means that if we do not win your case, you do not pay any legal fees. This policy ensures that you can pursue your claim without worrying about upfront costs or the risk of losing money. If you decide to proceed with us, we will provide detailed information on how this policy works and its benefits.

Court Practices and Successful Outcomes

In many cases, Stojković Attorneys have successfully secured compensation for clients even when agencies deemed the claim uncollectible or refused to sue insurance companies due to the lengthy and challenging process. Although the compensation process may take longer, the awarded amounts are higher and more secure. Stojković Attorneys in Belgrade are here to protect your rights if you encounter any problems with insurance claims.

By understanding the nuances of traffic accident compensation and engaging Stojković Attorneys, you can ensure a fair and just outcome, maximizing your compensation beyond initial offers.