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PERSONAL INJURY
Getting injured because of someone else's negligence is very traumatic for most people. Car wrecks can definitely have a lasting impact on your life. Knowing what to do, and what not to do, after a car wreck is crucial to your safety and health as well as any potential case you may have.
STEPS TO TAKE AFTER A CAR WRECK
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Check for injuries and promptly call emergency services.
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Get other drivers insurance information. All drivers, not just the vehicle that caused the crash. Also, if possible get the names and phone numbers of any bystanders that witnessed the accident.
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Take pictures of the crash site - all vehicles involved and any visible signs of damage, especially to your vehicle and the offending vehicle. The police report will contain relevant data such as measurements, skid marks, and the 'point of rest' (where a vehicle ends up after a collision) of each vehicle.
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Of course, seeing a doctor as soon as possible takes priority over all of these steps. Even if you do not think you are hurt that bad. Many injuries are not noticed right away, delayed symptoms are extremely common after a car crash. Seeing a doctor the day of or day after the accident is extremely important. Waiting a week or 2 to see a doctor damages your case.
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Be sure to tell the doctor about all body parts that were injured. You and your doctor will understandably focus on body parts injured the most. Sometimes, you may not be aware of less severe injuries until the doctors have the pain under control. Do not leave any injury out no matter how minor or insignificant you, or anyone else, may think it is. Your complaints for every body part injured need to appear in your medical records. If you never mention to your doctor that your left knee is hurting, then your left knee will not be discussed in your records and will not be considered an injury sustained in the car crash.
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Write down what happened in your own words in a journal or notebook. Do this as soon after the accident as possible while it is still fresh in your mind.
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Contact your own insurance company and report the accident, but other than your doctor, the police, and a personal injury lawyer, do NOT discuss the car crash with anyone else.
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Document everything. Write down names of witnesses and their contact information. Calendar the dates and times you spoke to other drivers or their insurance carriers or yours.
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When the insurance carrier for the other driver calls do NOT, under any circumstances, agree to give a recorded statement. If you have an attorney when they call, politely inform them and give them your attorney's contact information and end the call. Do not answer any questions or have any kind of conversation with the other driver's insurance carrier. Your case's worth will be reduced if you speak to the carrier by yourself. It does not matter how smart you are, talking to the insurance company by yourself is one of the worst things you can do for your claim.
SLIP AND FALL ACCIDENTS
Property owners, especially businesses, have a duty to maintain a safe premises. They are allowed a reasonable time to correct hazardous conditions, e.g. wet floors, but when an obvious unsafe condition goes unaddressed and a customer is injured because of it, the business is liable for damages.
HOW TO GET THE LEGAL PROCESS STARTED & WHAT TO EXPECT
​​​​​​First, schedule a consultation. We can discuss your case in person or over the phone. Either way, I will need to review certain documents such as medical records and a police report to give the most accurate assessment. Do not worry if you do not have documentation, it is not necessary you have it to schedule the consultation. Our initial meeting will allow me to assess the merits of your case and explain your legal options. We can always obtain this documentation after your consultation.
I will conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of your accident, gathering evidence, speaking with witnesses, and collaborating with accident reconstruction experts if necessary. I will submit a settlement demand to the defendant's insurance carrier along with a preliminary trial packet to demonstrate our willingness to proceed with trial. I will negotiate a fair settlement. And if they do not offer a fair amount, I will prepare your case for trial.
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I am dedicated to helping personal injury victims. I understand the physical, emotional, and financial toll that these injuries can take on individuals and their families. But you do not have to face the aftermath of your injury alone.
Are you being treated disrespectfully by an adjuster? Are you being bullied? Call me, I will aggressively shut that down.
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I will take the time to really listen to your story and understand the specifics of your situation. Every case is different with its own set of facts. I will develop a legal strategy tailor made for the circumstances in your case.
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Remember that it is an insurance adjuster's job to find reasons not to pay out. The very nature of their job will never align with your best interests. This is important for you to understand. They do not care about the personal crisis you are experiencing right now. They do NOT care about you.
Until you speak to an experienced injury lawyer, you do not have the information required to make informed decisions. Especially if you've been talking to an insurance adjuster by yourself. No matter how nice they are, adjusters are not on your side.
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When you are injured in a car wreck because of someone else's negligence you are entitled to compensation for medical expenses, property damage, lost wages and pain and suffering. The same is true for injuries caused by slip and fall accidents.
I will help you get what you are entitled to and explain every stage of your case along the way. From our initial meeting and negotiating with insurance companies to representing you in court.​​​​​