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Call the Police While at the Scene of the Accident

It is imperative that you contact the Police Department as soon as possible after being involved in an accident. An officer will come down to the scene and prepare a traffic accident report, which can be beneficial down the road in the event that you decide to file a claim for injuries sustained as a result of the collision.

Seek Medical Treatment for Your Injuries

If you were injured in the accident due to the negligence of the other driver, the next step is to seek treatment for your injuries from a healthcare provider. Although it is possible that you do not believe your injuries are particularly bad, it is possible that there is more going on beneath the surface than you are aware of. Accidents involving cars frequently result in victims suffering from internal injuries.

If you go to the doctor, they will be able to diagnose and treat all of your injuries, both internal and external, more quickly. This will improve the overall quality of your care. This has the potential to cut the risk of complications, infections, and even death by a significant amount.

In addition, you can strengthen your case for damages by getting medical attention as soon as possible following the accident that caused them. The medical report that is prepared as a result of your visit can assist in determining the cause of the problem. The concept of causation is fundamental to the concept of carelessness, which most likely will serve as the basis of your personal injury claim. Your claim for damages will be strengthened significantly if you document your injuries as soon as they occur.

Notify Your Auto Insurance Company

You should begin by informing your auto insurance company that an accident has taken place as soon as possible. The failure to submit notice might make matters more complicated and may even result in a claim being rejected. When an insurance company gets a claim, they have a legal obligation to investigate it within a reasonable amount of time after receiving it.  

Call The Selvin Law Firm to Determine Whether You Have a Case

The most effective way to determine whether or not you have a valid claim for compensation is to review the specifics of your accident with an experienced attorney who specializes in personal injury law. The Selvin Law Firm gives all accident victims a free initial consultation. In this way, you will be able to gain insight into the strength of your case and how our legal practice may be able to assist you in navigating the claims process.

When we get together to discuss your case, we will give careful attention to what you have to say and how you see what happened. There is a possibility that we will ask you to repeat things a few times and then ask you some questions. We're just trying to figure out what happened, who might have been involved, and whether or not you have a solid claim for damages at this point.

To receive a copy, you will need to fill out a Request for Copy of Collision Record, after which you may either hand it in person at the reporting precinct or send it via mail to the address listed on the form. This is to be done within the thirty days following the filing of the report. You also have the option of going online to the Collision Report Retrieval Portal and looking for a copy of the report there. Remember that after your report has been submitted, it may not appear in the system for up to seven business days after it has been submitted by the police department.

This is a significant concern for many busy people who do not have the extra time to go to court to present their cases. Fortunately, it does not have to be a concern, as many personal injury cases are settled out of court between you, your lawyer, and the party from whom you are seeking financial compensation. However, every case is unique to the parties involved and the circumstances of the case.

After an injury, a person may face several problems or concerns linked to their role in the incident. Insurance companies may want to take statements or gather information, some defendants may try to settle immediately after the incident, and a person may need to even answer questions for a police report. Because of these pressures, which can eventually shape a potential personal injury lawsuit, an injured individual should consider working with an attorney as early as possible.

When a person is injured because of someone else’s negligence, they typically need to provide evidence for the court or the other party to show that they were wrongly injured by the other individual’s mistakes. This evidence can vary between cases, but often includes photographs of the injury, the scene of the incident, and either the vehicle or product involved in the injury. However, collecting this evidence, submitting it to the court with strong backing arguments, and effectively tying it in with expert testimony can be a very strenuous task for anyone considering filing their claim alone.

In some cases, a person may be offered a settlement very early in pursuing legal action for a personal injury. If the incident is particularly obvious in who was at fault, there is a chance of a monetary offer being extended soon after the incident. However, it may not necessarily be in an injured person’s best interest to settle early. Instead, they may want to consider their full range of legal options and discuss their claim with an experienced legal advisor first.