As if an automobile accident in the greater Dayton area wasn’t bad enough, now you may be faced with another series of challenges, from the cost of fixing your car to medical bills to insurance issues potential legal action. No matter what the situation is, you need to have the right resources at your fingertips to deal with them in a timely fashion.
Below you can find a series of helpful links and other information to help you navigate this hard time:
Government Resources
If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident in the Dayton area, there are several government entities that may be able to help.
Dayton BMV locations for finding your driving records and other valuable information. http://bmv.ohio.gov/57.stm
The Dayton Municipal Court, in case you have an upcoming court date (which you should get superior legal assistance for– see below!): http://www.daytonmunicipalcourt.com/
The City of Dayton Police Department in case you need to file a report or get access to police records from the accident. http://www.cityofdayton.org/DEPARTMENTS/POLICE/Pages/default.aspx
How to Deal with Insurance?
One thing is common with many different auto insurance carriers in the aftermath of an accident: they want to minimize the amount that they pay out to the victims. Some companies flat out refuse to pay for any damages while others attempt to downplay the damage to the car or the individual.
When this happens the company should be held to account. One person, especially one that has been already affected by an accident, is usually not enough to challenge these large corporations. Only an expert legal authority can effectively challenge such policies and make sure that the victim is able to receive the amount of compensation that they deserve. You paid for the policy and now it’s time for the companies to live up to their end of the bargain.
The Statistics
In 2013 there were over 4,300 injuries resulting from over 10,000 crashes, according to the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Ohio is a leader in research into car safety, with $4.3 million going to Ohio State to build a center to study vehicle safety.
Legal Help when Needed
When faced with the aftermath of such an event and the injuries and issues involved with it, a second pair of eyes and hands are likely needed. Because of the complex nature of the legal system and the insurance companies, only a legal expert will make sure that you are taken care of.
Anthony Castelli has used his years of experience to assist hundreds of car accident victims get back on their feet. Whether it be in holding reckless drivers accountable, getting insurance companies to pay what they should be, or preventing future crashes by challenging car conglomerates, a skilled attorney can make all the difference.
Anthony Castelli has repeatedly been named one of Ohio’s Super Lawyers, again winning the honor in 2013. He knows the short and long term effects of such an accident and what it can do to families trying to recover. His expertise can play a major role in the payment of medical bills and other recurring expenses.
Let Anthony fight for you and win, like he has for hundreds of other partners. Call 1-800-447-6549 for a free, no-pressure consultation today.