How do I find an attorney to handle a vehicle damage case that does not involve personal injuries?
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How do I find an attorney to handle a vehicle damage case that does not involve personal injuries?
my vehicle was parked on a residential block. My son opened the door and an oncoming car hit it.
Asked on June 23, 2009 under Accident Law, Pennsylvania
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 15 years ago | Contributor
If the only damage was to the car, and if the total damage was under, say $2,000, it may not be worth many attorney's time or necessarily worth your investment in hiring an attorney. For a lower-dollar value claim, submit it to your insurer (if you have collision) or to the driver's insurer if you don't. If you document the damage well (pictures; estimates of cost to repair; etc.) you should be able to handle a smaller amount without an attorney.
If you still want an attorney for a smaller claim, you certainly can get one, but what you need to pay them may wipe out the value of bringing the claim.
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