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Help Maximize the Value of Your Car Wreck Case

Believe it or not, there are ways YOU can help to maximize the value of your car wreck case. Your car wreck attorney can use photos of the car after the collision, a police report and medical records indicating you went to the doctor regardless of whether it was at the ER or an immediate care center.

These important pieces of information provide important and valuable facts about your car wreck and the injuries you received from that collision. Louisville car wreck attorney Jim Desmond will use that evidence to negotiate from a better position with the at-fault driver’s insurance adjuster. It let’s them know that you and Jim are prepare, that your damages are real and that both of you are serious about pursuing the case.

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Injured in a Car Wreck? Watch this important video:
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The Desmond Difference Matters #accidentlawyer

In personal injury cases, the situation often changes, based on the facts and new information that becomes available. The Desmond Difference is based on the commitment that you will be able to communicated directly with your attorney, Jim Desmond. As your case progresses, you’ll receive timely updates and be able to ask questions until you’re satisfied that your case is being handled effectively and efficiently.

The Desmond Difference matters because if you’ve been involved in a car wreck or motorcycle accident, you need to speak with your attorney about your injuries, getting your vehicle repaired, dealing with insurance issues and making sure your medical bills are paid. You’re going to have questions and Jim Desmond can provide answers.

Accepting a client’s case is a serious responsibility. Good communication is part of that responsibility. It’s why you’ll have Jim Desmond’s cell phone, so you can get the answers to questions about your accident claim.

If you have questions, call my cell phone for a free consultation. You’ll be speaking directly to a licensed attorney, not a paralegal, case manager or secretary. I’m licensed to handle motor vehicle claims in Kentucky and Indiana.

For more information, visit: https://www.attorneydesmond.com/

Desmond Law Office, PLLC.
9850 Von Allmen Court
Ste 201
Louisville, KY 40241
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Getting Ready for Thunder Over Louisville

Our city is getting ready for Thunder Over Louisville Weekend. Attorney Jim Desmond shares information about issues you’ll need to know, if you’re involved in a car wreck. This interview is part of an ongoing series he does on Wave Listens Live.

Jim Desmond focuses his practice on car wrecks and motorcycle accidents. He helps injured drivers and passengers in many cities and towns across Kentucky. He offers a FREE CONSULTATION and is willing to speak with you on nights and weekends. When you need direct answers, you need attorney Jim Desmond.

For more information, visit: https://www.attorneydesmond.com/

Desmond Law Office, PLLC.
9850 Von Allmen Court
Ste 201
Louisville, KY 40241
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Thunder over Louisville is an incredible event. Thousands of people gather in downtown Louisville for the festivities, the air show and especially for the fireworks show later that night. However, when there’s a large event, alcohol will probably be consumed. Even if you haven’t been drinking, there’s a significant risk that you could be involved in a car wreck with a drunk driver. These cases are generally handled like any other collision, but because the at-fault driver was inebriated at the time of the collision, it’s often much easier to prove negligence. Here’s a link to a brief video attorney Jim Desmond recorded specifically addressing this issue: https://youtu.be/qfgxQx1f2Qg?si=EzVnMU8MDwScipbv

Insurance is a primary factor in handling a car wreck or motorcycle accident. In Kentucky, if you’ve been in a car wreck, you would normally automatically have up to $10,000 in no-fault coverage to pay some or all of your medical bills. This money can also be used to cover lost wages, if you need time off from work. Car wreck attorney Jim Desmond recorded a podcast episode about Kentucky no-fault coverage, also known as PIP coverage: https://youtu.be/a0M2MfmirC8?si=m6cbsq8XbeWZDgZV

Here’s a podcast episode Jim Desmond recorded which explains how the insurance works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L69slTb_v2A&t=1s

If you were riding a motorcycle at the time of the collision, you may not have access to that $10,000 in no-fault coverage. This is sometimes refered to as “motorcycle PIP coverage.” While it automatically applies if you’re driving a car, the law places motorcyclists at a disadvantage. Here’s a brief video explaining why this happens and what you can do to protect yourself: https://youtu.be/t73SurmgnyQ?si=ojIoh7zeuuoeHNcA

Jim Desmond focuses his practice on automobile accident and motorcycle wreck cases. He’s not trying to be all things to all people. The law is simply too complicated for that. However, because he’s been focusing on motor vehicle accidents for so long, he’s very good at handling them for his injured clients. Jim has put together an entire series of pages on his website explaining how a motorcycle accident case is handled. You can begin reading that series by clicking this link: https://attorneydesmond.com/understanding-kentucky-motorcycle-accident-claims/

In Kentucky, there are many more car wrecks that you might imagine. If you’ve been involved in a collision, you need to seek the advice of an experienced injury attorney, not an attorney who mainly focuses on other areas of the law. You can learn more about Jim Desmond’s car wreck experience by clicking on this link to his website: https://attorneydesmond.com/louisville-car-accident-lawyer/

Finally, Jim recorded a brief video that helps to explain why you specifically need an attorney who spends his/her time handling motorcycle and car accidents, instead of family law, real estate or criminal defense. Those areas are much different and the way an accident claim is effectively handled may seem foreign to a lesser experienced attorney. Here’s a brief video explaining why this should matter to you: https://youtu.be/_BJwbwjy2wk?si=vAqbtwXEmSzLHUq8.

Do I Have a Case?

Sometimes, people don’t know whether they have a case, after getting in a wreck. As a Louisville attorney with decades of experience handling automobile accidents, I’m happy to spend a few minutes with you on the phone. Call my cell (502) 208-9639. These cases can be complicated, but I’ll do my best to simplify the key factors in your situation. There’s no fee for this call. I’m here to help.

For more information, visit: https://www.attorneydesmond.com

Desmond Law Office, PLLC.
9850 Von Allmen Court
Ste 201
Louisville, KY 40241
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Myths and Misconceptions about Car Wrecks

After a car wreck, people have a lot of questions. You should speak directly with an attorney. It’s why I give everyone my cell phone. There are myths and misconceptions about car wrecks. You may have access to other sources of insurance that the adjuster won’t mention. An experienced Kentucky car wreck attorney knows this area of law and can make sure you get the answers you need.

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Desmond Law Office, PLLC.
9850 Von Allmen Court
Ste 201
Louisville, KY 40241
Call My Cell: (502) 609-7657

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Is it time for you to contact an attorney for your automobile accident claim? This can seem like an intimidating step to take. The above video provides a good idea of how Jim Desmond communicates. Still, you may still be wondering what your first meeting with him will be like. That’s exactly why he recorded a video explaining what typically happens during your first meeting with him. It will hopefully put you at ease and help you to feel more confident in your decision: https://youtu.be/_cJnDQZg1R8?si=t3jHRlM6Lx7t2LEf

If you’re worried about the cost of hiring an attorney to represent you, Jim Desmond recorded a video explaining how attorney fees are calculated. He uses his own contract to illustrate what he reviews with anyone who is going to hire him. Click here to watch the brief video: https://youtu.be/xXw4Mz5syHE?si=UYE1cSZ1JYw4KZgR

Louisville car wreck attorney Jim Desmond discussed a “no-fault insurance.” That can be a confusing. In reality no-fault or PIP coverage is a really good benefit available in Kentucky. It applies to everyone in the car, regardless of which driver was at fault. Click here to listen to Jim explain how no-fault insurance works in Kentucky: https://youtu.be/a0M2MfmirC8?si=6V8j7YRyidxdOsB8

Even if the other driver has car insurance, it may not be enough to cover your damages related to the collision. This usually includes significant medical bills. If the at-fault driver doesn’t have enough insurance, you should be able to use your Under Insured Motorist (UIM) coverage. If the at-fault driver was driving without insurance, you’d use your Uninsured Motorist (UM) coverage. Click here to listen to a podcast episode Jim recorded specifically focused on UM/UIM Insurance: https://youtu.be/t2sxYI9nVI8?si=b40Egg8j4MnPhgB_

Obviously, there are many factors that go into your decision to hire the right attorney to represent you in your auto accident claim. You might assume all attorneys do it pretty much the same way. That’s not always the case. Do you have direct access to your attorney, or will you end up working primarily with a paralegal, case manager or secretary? Can you call the attorney directly? Does the attorney have the experience you’ll need, or does he/she simply dabble in car wrecks? There are important issues you may not have thought about, yet. That’s okay. The important thing is that you’ll now have better information, once you’ve read the following page on Jim Desmond’s website: https://attorneydesmond.com/factors-to-consider-when-choosing-an-attorney/

One of the most important steps you can take in deciding which attorney to hire, is to see what previous clients have said about him/her. You can Google the Desmond Law Office in Louisville, but Jim also has a collection of testimonials available on his website. Click here to review them: https://attorneydesmond.com/client-testimonials/

Some motor vehicle accidents are extremely serious. This is particularly true when the collision resulted in the death of a loved one or friend. Traffic fatalities are complicated both for the family and for the attorney who is representing the estate of the deceased individual. There are many additional steps that must be taken not only to win the case against the at-fault driver, but to also ensure all potential sources of insurance coverage is identified and pursued. The death of a family member is not only an emotional shock, for many it can be financially devastating. You need to know you can trust the experience of an attorney you are getting ready to hire to handle the case. Click here to read about wrongful death lawsuits: https://attorneydesmond.com/louisville-wrongful-death-lawyer/.