When a person is injured in an accident, they will have to deal with a lot of pain, multiple doctor’s appointments, and lost wages from all the time they will miss from work. There are some injuries that might be chronic and it is not uncommon for a person to lose partial function of one of their limbs or an organ in their body. Although an accident can be very upsetting, there are certain steps you can take to make your medical treatments and recovery go smoothly.
What to do When an Accident Happens
Getting into an accident is upsetting, and it can be very difficult to think clearly when it happens. However, if you are calm and you pay attention to detail, you will have a better chance of medical recovery and you will have a better experience with the insurance company.
When you have an accident, you should call 911 right away, and you should wait for them to arrive. Be sure to ask the law enforcement officer for a copy of the accident report. Most attorneys will tell you not to admit to guilt, even if you think the accident was your fault, because there may be circumstances of which you are unaware.
You should take pictures of the cars involved in the accident and of any injuries that you may have. You should also take pictures of things like track marks on the road and any car parts that are scattered about.
Be sure to get the names and numbers of any witnesses who saw the accident. You should also exchange contact information with the other drivers involved.
Seek Medical Care
If EMTs arrived at the scene of the accident and advised you to go to the hospital, you should go. However, you should also let them treat you at the scene if they need to.
It is a good idea to follow the doctor’s orders and make sure that you take all of the treatments you are advised to take. If you need physical therapy, you should try to attend every single appointment. If you do not, an insurance company may try to blame you if your injuries are slow to heal.
You should save a copy of every doctor bill that you receive. You should also save the receipts for medications and for any extra services you may need due to your accident.
Call Your Insurance Company
Florida is a no-fault state when it comes to auto insurance. This means that a driver’s own insurance company will pay for their accident-related bills no matter who is responsible for a crash. Hence, you should call your own insurance company as soon as you possibly can
Once you have provided them with all the paperwork that you collected, they will decide to accept or deny your claim. Before you accept the claim, it is a good idea to talk with an attorney.
Choosing a Lawyer
The attorney you choose should have years of experience with personal injury law in the state of Florida. They should have enough time to focus on your case, so be sure to ask how long they will have to devote to your case per week. They should be able to provide you with references of clients who have worked with them in the past.
A car accident can be terrifying, and it can cause serious injury. If you currently have a claim, you should read more about personal injury law.
Authoritative Sources:
https://www.thehartford.com/aarp/car-insurance/no-fault-insurance
https://pixabay.com/photos/crash-car-car-crash-accident-1308575/
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