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Why Do I Receive Mail from Lawyers After My Accident?

Your car accident report is, in fact, a public record so anyone can see it and anyone can access it. This includes car accident lawyers who are hungry to represent you.

In the state of Maine, car crash reports are available online for $10.00, which may result in an attorney soliciting your case. And while there are ethical rules regarding attorney solicitation in this scenario, those rules do not outright prohibit solicitation via mail from a Maine attorney.

If you’ve been injured in Maine in an automobile accident, hit and run accident, motorcycle wreck, or other types of personal injury, you’ve probably received a letter like this. But you’ll never receive a letter inquiring about your accident from Mann Law. This is not an approach we use nor endorse.

Public records of car crashes are available, and some medical offices may pay people to find individuals injured in a car accident. Although this information is public, receiving a letter from an attorney after a car accident can feel invasive. The letter can also make the law firm seem aggressive or desperate, lacking the sensitivity to respect your space while you go through what is likely a difficult time.

What to Do If I Receive Letters from Lawyers After My Accident

You are not obligated to hire a lawyer who contacts you about your accident unsolicited, especially if they reach out via mail.

When drafting a letter following a car accident, your attorney’s primary objective is to formally communicate with the insurance company regarding the compensation you rightfully deserve for the injuries sustained. This letter serves as a strategic tool to initiate negotiations and articulate the extent of your losses incurred due to the accident. It outlines the specific damages suffered, including medical expenses, lost wages, and any other relevant costs, with the aim of facilitating a fair settlement.

By clearly presenting your case and outlining your demands, your attorney endeavors to secure the optimal compensation to address the aftermath of the accident effectively.

To hire a lawyer for an automobile accident, first do the following:

• Read the law firm’s Google Reviews

• Ask friends, family, and colleagues for advice

• Research the firm’s previous successes and practice history

• Make sure the law firm is actually in Maine. Many of these big, “box store” law firms are actually headquartered in another state and simply rent an office here in Maine. They want to make it seem like they know Maine people and Maine cases. Be careful, they don’t.

• Contact the law firm and ask about the firm’s caseload. Depending on how many cases are given to a real lawyer, you’ll be able to assess if yours will be a priority. Will it land with an assistant? Be sold off to another firm? Or will you actually be treated with the care and attention your case deserves? Don’t become just another number.

If you have been injured in an automobile or motorcycle accident and need a Maine personal injury lawyer, contact us today. We have offices in Portland, Bangor and Yarmouth, and are here to serve people throughout Maine.

Christiana E. Mann Christiana “Chrissy” Mann has specialized in civil litigation for 21+ years as a savvy and creative litigator, and she’s regarded as a fair, compassionate, and zealous advocate on behalf of her clients.