What Do To If You Are In A Car Accident

Here are some important steps you should take at the scene of an accident:

Call 911 and do not move the vehicles until you are told to do so by the investigating officer

Do not apologize or admit fault. People, including witnesses, can misconstrue an apology as an admission of fault

Exchange information: insurance company names, agent names, policy numbers, your names, addresses and phone numbers

When asked about injuries, say yes if you feel pain, and I am not sure if you dont have any pain yet

Obtain witness names and numbers before they leave the accident scene

Preserve evidence. Take photos of the cars, the injuries and the accident scene

Immediately notify your insurance agent

Immedately Seek Medical Care

After being involved in any kind of accident that may have caused injury to you or someone else, it is very important that you seek medical attention.

It is common for people not to feel any pain at the scene of an accident. Your body is in shock, and usually soft tissue injuries do not result in immediate pain. A medical facility will take X-rays and run the necessary test to make sure that you do not have any broken bones or other serious injuries.

Do not delay medical attention, if you are worried about how you are going to pay for your medical care, contact your insurance agent or an attorney who specializes in accident case.

Missing Work Days

If you have to miss work because of your injuries, and you want to be reimbursed for your lost wages, you need to get a doctors note stating the you cannot work, and a time frame.

You need a doctors note covering each day you miss work.

Common Mistakes

Here is a list of common mistakes that people make after they have been in an accident that you will want to avoid:

Not going to a doctor for several days or weeks after the accident

Failing to tell the doctor all of the injuries you had from the accident

Skipping appointments with a medical provider

Not seeking legal advice from an attorney when you do not know how to handle an accident claim

Accepting money from the insurance company too early, before you know the full extent of your injuries

Relying on the insurance adjuster for advice and not questioning their decisions due to your lack of knowledge about your rights.

Handling your claim can be emotionally draining and in many instances not in your best interest. Consider hiring an attorney who has professional expertise in this area. It is a reliable way to avoid costly mistakes.

Craig Perry is an attorney practicing law in the State of Nevada since 1989. He has handled thousands of cases and settled millions of dollars in personal injury and workers compensation claims. He does not charge a fee for first consultation. He has a bilingual office staff (Spanish) and he speaks Italian fluently.

For more information about this article or the services he offers, call direct 702.228.4777 or toll-free 1-866-LAW-4HIRE, or visit http://www.craigperry.com

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