What Do I Do If I'm In An Accident?

1. Make a report. It is important to have law enforcement document the accident that was the other persons fault. Often times the at-fault party will be issued a traffic citation and will later pay the ticket thus admitting to fault for the accident.

2. Document the Accident. If you have a camera readily available, take pictures of the scene prior to moving the vehicles out of the way of traffic. This will preserve vital evidence that may later prove the other parties negligence if they attempt to distort the facts.

3. Make a claim. Notify your insurance company immediately.

4. Obtain medical treatment. If you are hurt as a result of the accident get medical treatment immediately.

5. Obtain legal counsel. Whether it is us or another qualified attorney, your rights are best protected by obtaining the services of a qualified attorney. The attorney will handle all further communication with the insurance companies so that you can concentrate on your recovery without worrying about the persistent and annoying calls from the insurance companies. The majority of lawyers will take personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis where you are not required to pay any money up front and the attorney will not get paid unless you get paid.

6. Follow through with medical advice. If you are injured your doctor knows best. If physical therapy or follow-up appointments are recommended, follow through with your doctors recommendations. Your primary focus after being injured should be a speedy recovery. You should be compensated for the costs of these visits when your claim is settled and many medical providers are aware of this fact and simply take out a lien against any future recovery for the acts causing those injuries as opposed to making you pay those costs up front.



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