I Got Hit Web Site Overview

In conjunction with the ARC Network we recently launched a new web site for auto accident victims. The new web site has been named "I Got Hit: The Auto Accident Resource Network" and is located on the Internet at www.iGotHit.com.

We put this web site together for two reasons:

1. To direct auto accident victims to an appropriate web site where they can retrieve information specifically for auto accidents. This information covers everything from the scene of the accident, to necessary steps after the accident, to locating a lawyer or doctor.
   
   We have tied this into the ARC Network because the ARC Network has been receiving many email and phone calls from accident victims needing help. Because the ARC Network deals specifically with accident reconstruction, there was no easy way to refer these people to a resource. As you know, the accident victim should first locate an attorney, not a Reconstructionist.
   
   With the I Got Hit web site active, we can now refer these emails and phone calls to the other web site and let them research and locate the appropriate resources to help them recover from the auto accident.
2. To help provide awareness for auto accident victims. As we were creating this web site, we decided to build it in a way where it is not only a site to locate auto accident attorneys and doctors, but a site to educate auto accident victims and the accident process.
   
   Auto accident victims can now go to the I Got Hit web site and locate all the state laws on various topics (seat belts, helmets, speed limits, etc.). It also provides information on recalls and defects, drunk driving, airbag safety and a host of other topics.
   
   To help with educating auto accident victims, we have created a full-color pamphlet that can be kept in the glove compartment of any vehicle detailing the information that should be collected at the accident scene. Not only does it suggest what information to collect, it provides space to collect it. Our goal is to get these pamphlets distributed to as many people as possible.
   
   Currently we are working with participating police departments to distribute the brochures as well as organizations and traffic commissions. Some of the companies distributing these brochures are the Washington State Traffic Commission and the Strategic Traffic Accident Reduction Organization in Michigan.
   
   We need your help to distribute these brochures. If your work for a police department or your company would like to help distribute these brochures, please send us an email so we can discuss the best possible way - igh@igothit.com.
   
   Click here to learn more about these brochures.

Why this web site will benefit the ARC Network

We are promoting the I Got Hit web site in conjunction with the ARC Network for the simple reason of networking. I Got Hit will be distributing a ton of direct marketing material to auto accident attorneys across the United States. Through this direct marketing it is our hopes we can also educate these attorneys about the resource of accident reconstruction experts located on the ARC Network web site.

It is our goal to complete the entire circle of the accident chain.

• There is an auto accident. The victims can use I Got Hit to gather important information and work through recovery process and the investigating police can use ARC Network for investigating the accident (vehicle stats, crush stiffness, and research topics).
• The accident victim can now use I Got Hit to locate a doctor to evaluate injuries and an attorney to help with settlement.
• Accident goes to an attorney. The attorney can then use the resources of the ARC Network to review the case and retain a qualified expert witness.
• The expert witness retained through the ARC Network can complete the reconstruction with the help of the tools located in the members section of the ARC Network and help the attorney and client to settle the case or proceed with litigation (depositions and trial).
• Case is closed.

As the ARC Network and I Got Hit develop, we continually find new resources and would like to share those with our users.

Recently, we met with a company that provides funding for accident victims. After speaking with this company I soon realized the value this company provides.

Many times the accident victim has a good case, but simply runs out of money due to medical bills, inability to work, or other reasons. The insurance companies pick up on this and try to settle the case for a settlement far below its merits. At this point, American Legal Funding steps in and helps the auto accident victim with bills and payments until the proper settlement can be reached. Here are a couple of examples:

Personal Injury: Plaintiff lost ability to earn a living...
--- Insurance company offered a $125,000 settlement
--- Facing housing and financial pressure, Plaintiff felt compelled to accept the offer
--- A $5000 advance for personal expenses allowed negotiations to continue...
RESULT: $300,000 settlement!

Personal Injury: Plaintiff needed several costly medical treatments for an eye injury...
--- Insurance company offered a $112,000 settlement
--- Lacking medical insurance, Plaintiff could not afford further treatments and felt felt compelled to accept the offer
--- A $7500 advance for additional treatments, the disability became evident...
RESULT: $200,000 settlement!

I thought this was interesting because this company, in a round-about way could actually help accident reconstructionists. If the accident victim is funded and is able to pay his/her bills to keep the settlement process active, this may allow the attorney the time to retain an expert to assist with the settlement process, if merited by the case....

For more information about American Legal Funding, please visit their web site by clicking the graphic below.

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