Being injured in a car accident can feel like the most overwhelming time of your life. The pain of the injury in and of itself can put your life on hold. In addition to this, you have doctor appointments to make, extensive treatment to undergo, and bills that quickly pile up. If you remember anything, remember this: you do not have to go through this alone. Attorney Ron Herman is here to help ease the burden you have carried since being injured in an accident. Attorney Herman will take you through the entire personal injury claim process and work to help make sure you are properly compensated for your damages.
What Do I Do After a Car Accident?
In what can feel like chaos, it is important to remain as calm as possible after being involved in a car accident. Avoid interacting with the other driver beyond getting their name and insurance information. Speaking to the other driver rarely leads to anything productive and often leads to heated arguments and potential admissions as to who was at fault for the accident.
If you are in a car accident, make sure to do the following:
- Call the police. Having the police at the scene of the accident will lead to an official accident report capturing the specifics of the accident. This record will be valuable evidence in any future injury claim you make later on. Be sure to follow up with the police and get a copy of the accident report. Check to see that the report accurately reflects what actually happened.
- Take pictures. If possible, take pictures at the accident scene. Document any injuries you have sustained. Take pictures of any property damage including your car and any personal property.
- Get medical attention. This is important even if you do not immediately feel like you have been injured. The pain from an accident injury can appear days later. Seeking medical attention right away can help you get the treatment you need to mitigate the pain your injuries may cause you later on. Additionally, medical records will act as evidence of your injuries to substantiate an injury claim.
- Call your insurance company. You are contractually obligated to notify your insurance company that you were involved in a crash and whether or not you were injured. Keep your answer to their questions short and to the point. Avoid speculating as to the extent of your injuries. Furthermore, remember that you are under no obligation to speak to the other driver’s insurance company and should avoid doing so.
- Get reliable legal counsel. Personal injury law is complex and specialized knowledge of this are of legal practice will help you get full and fair compensation for your injuries.
Who Will Pay My Medical Expenses?
Getting proper medical treatment for your accident injuries is so important. Untreated injuries can have lasting effects on your health. That being said, medical treatment is expensive and watching medical bills pile up can be extremely overwhelming. If you were injured due to the negligence of another driver, you have a legal right to be compensated for the damages that driver caused. These damages include:
- Medical expenses;
- Cost of future medical care;
- Loss of wages;
- Loss of future earning capacity; and
- Pain and suffering.
It is usually the insurance company for the at-fault driver who will be covering these expenses you have incurred due to the accident.
Standing Up to Insurance Companies to Get You Properly Compensated for Your Injuries.
Insurance companies are all about their bottom line. This means that it is often a struggle to get you the monetary compensation to which you are legally entitled. Attorney Ron Herman is here to fight for the injured. Contact Herman Law, P.A. today.