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Do we need a lawyer regarding a car accident?

My husband was in an accident with an 18 wheeler 2 months ago. The next day the truck driver seemed to be fine. He didn’t go to the hospital the night of the accident and now all of a sudden my husband is being charged with personal injury also. My husband is a very honest man and he said he had worked all day and then went to a friends wake that night. He fell asleep at the wheel on the way home. Now we have people telling us never to admit that it was your fault. He has to go to court tomorrow.

Asked on October 18, 2017 under Accident Law, Iowa

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 6 years ago | Contributor

It is not uncommon for auto accident injuries to manifest themselves sometime after the accident instead of immediately at the scene.
Since your husband was at fault in the accident, his auto insurance company should provide him with an attorney at no cost to him.  Your husband should be represented by an attorney in this matter.


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