Any type of injury that is inflicted on your body can be classified as a personal injury. If someone’s negligent behavior led to your injury, then you can be compensated. However, you need to take the following steps after suffering a personal injury.
Get Medical Treatment
You should see a doctor if you have suffered an injury. Even if you do not think that you have been seriously injured, you should still get medical attention. It is possible for you to feel fine and still have an injury. Your doctor will give you the appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
The records that you get from your doctor can be used to support your claim. They can prove that the injuries that you have are the direct result of the accident. You need to get copies of your MRIs, x-rays, CAT scans, admission records and doctor’s notes.
You need to follow the recommendations of your doctor. This will help you recover as quickly as possible.
Collect Evidence
The more evidence that you have, the easier it will be for you to get compensated. You need to collect this evidence before you leave the scene because it will likely be cleaned up right after. The specific evidence that you need will depend on the type of personal injury that occurred.
If you have your phone with you, then you need to take a picture of the scene. For example, you can take a picture of the roadway if you were hit by another vehicle. You can also take pictures of the damages to your vehicle.
Furthermore, you should write down all of the important details of the accident. Take note of the time that the incident occurred. You should also take note of the weather conditions, floor conditions or road conditions.
Get Off of Social Media
Anything that you post on social media can be used against you. An innocuous post can ruin your claim. For example, if people see pictures of you out having fun, then they can argue that you aren’t really injured. Even if your page is set to private, what you post can still be viewed and shared by other people. That is why it is best for you to avoid posting on social media until your claim has been settled.
Talk to an Attorney
You should talk to a personal injury attorney. Your attorney can help you with your claim. You can submit a claim to the insurance company without an attorney. However, it will be a lot easier for you to have an attorney assist you with this process.
It is common for insurance companies to try to give people the lowest settlement possible. You may not even realize that you are being low-balled if you do not know how much your claim is worth. Your attorney will investigate the accident and determine the amount of your damages.
Hiring an attorney will help you save stress. They can talk to the insurance company so that you do not have to. They know when the insurance companies are being manipulative.
Shulman & Hill can provide experienced representation for criminal charges and protect your rights. Their team will work to build the most robust defense possible.
One of the many great things about hiring an attorney is that most of them work on a contingency basis. This means that you do not have to pay anything upfront. You will not be required to pay anything unless your attorney is able to secure compensation for you. They will take a portion of your settlement.
You don’t want to wait too long to hire a lawyer. There is a statute of limitations. You won’t be able to file a claim after the statute of limitations ends.