Steps to Take Immediately After a Personal Injury Accident
Essential Guidance to Stay Safe and Secure Justice
Personal injuries occur for various reasons, including car, slip-and-fall, truck, and boating accidents. An injury can disrupt your finances due to hefty medical expenses and the inability to work.
Although you may be entitled to compensation for your injury-related losses, you must demonstrate how the negligent actions of the at-fault party led to your losses. You should, therefore, speak with a legal professional after an accident.
A Montgomery personal injury attorney from the Law Office of Richard R. Matthews, Jr. can investigate the incident, gather evidence, and initiate a claim or lawsuit against the negligent party.
What to Do After a Personal Injury Accident
Your actions after a personal injury accident can enhance your wellness and protect your legal rights. Here’s what to do if injured in an accident caused by someone else’s fault:
Seek Immediate Medical Attention
You should seek immediate medical attention even if you feel fine or believe your injuries are minor. Some injuries, including whiplash, concussion, or internal injuries, may not present symptoms immediately. A healthcare provider can reveal hidden injuries and initiate a treatment plan.
A healthcare provider will also document the injuries and treatment plan, which you can rely on to initiate a compensation claim. An insurer can question the severity of your injury if you delay seeking medical attention.
File a Police Accident Report
You should contact Montgomery law enforcement regardless of the severity of the incident. They will generate an accident report that is an official documentation of the accident, detailing important information such as the date, time, and location of the incident, as well as any involved parties and witnesses.
Having a police report can support your insurance claim and any potential legal actions you may take to seek compensation for your injuries. A personal injury lawyer can use the police report to establish liability and support your compensation claim.
Consult a Montgomery Personal Injury Attorney
You should speak with a personal injury lawyer after sustaining an injury in an accident. They can assess the circumstances of the incident and determine whether it's worth pursuing a claim against the negligent party.
A personal injury lawyer will also gather various sources of evidence to support your compensation claim. For example, they can compile bank statements, profit and loss statements, invoices, and pay stubs to prove a lost wages claim.
Most importantly, a personal injury lawyer will advise throughout the claim process so you can make appropriate decisions that protect your legal rights.
Don’t Face the Aftermath of a Personal Accident Alone
You may be entitled to compensation for economic and non-economic damages if injured in an accident caused by someone else’s negligence. Even so, the at-fault party's insurer may reject your claim or make a low settlement offer that doesn’t match your losses.
However, working with a legal professional can enhance the chances of a positive outcome. A personal injury lawyer can use evidence to negotiate with an insurer or make a compelling case before a jury for a fair settlement value.
Contact our Montgomery personal injury lawyer at the Law Office of Richard R. Matthews, Jr. to understand how to protect your legal rights.
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