What To Do If You Have Been Injured In An Auto Collision

Millions of Americans are injured in auto collisions every year, with medical costs approaching $20 billion dollars over the victims’ lifetimes. Victims of serious injuries are often unable to work to support themselves and their families either temporarily or permanently. The law allows victims to sue the responsible parties for compensation for their medical costs, lost earnings and the pain and suffering, they have endured. If you’ve been injured in an auto collision, you should speak to a personal injury attorney as soon as possible after you sustain an injury from an auto collision because some claims are strictly time-limited.



WHAT TO DO RIGHT AFTER AN AUTO COLLISION

It’s important to immediately call the police after an auto collision. Don’t let the negligent driver talk you into “working it out without the insurance companies” or any other private arrangement. If you are the victim of a hit and run, most states require that the accident is reported to the police within a short time period. If you tell the police that you are injured, they will call an ambulance to the scene. Accepting the offer to be taken to the nearest emergency room to be checked is the wise thing to do to protect your health, and also good evidence that your injuries were caused by the accident, and not something else. Never accept cards from people at an accident scene who recommend “therapy places,” as these places do not usually offer good care, and are sometimes illegitimate.  While you are waiting for the ambulance, you should gather as much evidence as possible at the scene. Take pictures and videos of the vehicles and record statements from witnesses.

HOW A PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEY CAN HELP YOU

A reputable personal injury attorney will help you collect all the evidence necessary to present your case strongly. This will include all the medical reports from your doctors, evidence of lost earnings from your employer and other relevant documents to help your case. Once you have completed your treatment, your personal injury attorney will try to negotiate a settlement with the insurance company. If your case cannot be settled, a formal lawsuit will be commenced. If you’ve been seriously injured in an accident, you will need compensation to get your life back on track, and a personal injury lawyer can help you get what you deserve.

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