Being injured in a motor vehicle accident
can often result in serious injuries and sometimes even death. The injuries can have a lifelong impact
on the victim as well as the family. To protect your health and legal rights
following a motor vehicle accident, there are some important steps that you can
take, namely:
If you have sustained any injuries, seek
immediate medical help, even if it is for a minor injury. In addition to
obtaining treatment, seeking medical help will also provide documentation of
your injuries and can be used as evidence.
Document every aspect of the accident
scene. Obtain photographic evidence of the scene and gather other important
information, including:
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Names, addresses, and phone
numbers of all other drivers and passengers.
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Driver’s license or other form
of identification for all parties involved.
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Copies of insurance cards for
drivers involved in the collision.
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License plate numbers for all
vehicles involved.
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Names and contact information
of responding police officers.
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Contact information of people
who witnessed the accident.
Call the police even if no one is injured
and there is no/limited property damage. Having a police report will be helpful
while dealing with insurance companies. The police report will have contact
details of the other driver,which you may need for future claims or
correspondence.
Notify
your insurance company about your accident. Provide them exact facts of your
accident and the extent of your injuries.
I was injured in a motor vehicle accident. Should I hire a lawyer to file a claim for my injuries? What kind of damages will I be able to recover with the help of my lawyer?
ReplyDeleteIf you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should consider hiring a motor vehicle accident lawyer. The lawyers at Jacoby & Meyers, LLP NY, are experienced and knowledgeable. They can help you recover the following:
Delete.Medical Expenses – Past, present and future expenses relating to hospital stays, ER visits, medical treatment, and rehabilitation
.Property Damage – Cost for repairing or replacing vehicle
.Lost Income – Wages lost from the time of the accident to the end of the lawsuit
.Future Lost Income – Future wages lost due to an injury or disability caused by the accident
.Pain and Suffering – Damages for physical pain and emotional distress endured as a result of the accident, such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia. For more information : http://www.jmlawyer.com/practice-areas/motor-vehicle-accidents
"If you have been injured in a motor vehicle accident, you should consider hiring a motor vehicle accident lawyer. The lawyers at Jacoby & Meyers, LLP NY, are experienced and knowledgeable. They can help you recover the following:
ReplyDelete.Medical Expenses – Past, present and future expenses relating to hospital stays, ER visits, medical treatment, and rehabilitation
.Property Damage – Cost for repairing or replacing vehicle
.Lost Income – Wages lost from the time of the accident to the end of the lawsuit
.Future Lost Income – Future wages lost due to an injury or disability caused by the accident
.Pain and Suffering – Damages for physical pain and emotional distress endured as a result of the accident, such as depression, anxiety, and insomnia. For more information : http://www.jmlawyer.com/practice-areas/motor-vehicle-accidents"
As I was travelling in my car, a large truck suddenly stopped in front of me. I tried in vain to control my car but it rammed into the truck. I was injured and hospitalized. It took me three months to recover. Can I file a compensation claim for my medical bills and injuries?
ReplyDeletePeople may get injured in accidents due to someone else’s negligence or recklessness. These accidents may affect the victim’s life both physically and mentally. In such cases, the person involved in the accident may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering and other damages.
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