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When you find yourself involved in an automobile accident, your life can get turned upside down in a hurry. Not only will you probably be dealing with physical injuries, but you will also likely face financial difficulties by being unable to work and having a steady stream of medical bills in your mailbox. And along with all this, you may also be experiencing increased anxiety, lack of proper sleep, and depression due to your situation. However, rather than sit around and suffer needlessly, it’s always best to speak with an experienced and knowledgeable Modesto accident lawyer as soon as possible after your accident. In many cases, your lawyer will suggest filing a personal injury lawsuit against those whose carelessness led to your injuries. However, when doing so, there are certain steps you should take to ensure you have the best possible chance of receiving the full and fair compensation you deserve.
Receiving Medical Treatment
One of the biggest mistakes auto accident victims make in these cases is failing to get medical treatment following the accident. Unfortunately, this can often result in them receiving little if any compensation for their injuries. Rather than let this happen, always seek medical treatment, even if you think you are not injured. In many situations where victims experience whiplash, back injuries, or other injuries, it may take hours or days before symptoms start to appear. To have a greater chance of winning your case, see a doctor immediately, and always have your injuries treated and documented.
Gather the Necessary Evidence
Along with failing to get prompt medical attention, many auto accident victims also fail to gather evidence from the accident scene that can play a pivotal role in helping them win their personal injury case. To keep this from happening, there are certain steps you should always try to take. First and foremost, if you have a cell phone available, always take pictures of the accident scene. Make sure to get pictures of any damages your vehicle sustains, skid marks that may indicate the other driver was speeding, road conditions that could show weather or lack of road maintenance played a role in the accident, property damage from the accident, and anything else that may seem important. And along with pictures, also be sure to obtain necessary information from witnesses and other drivers, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and other key details. And of course, always try to get the names of police officers who work the accident, and also find out how to obtain a police report regarding the accident.
Beware of Settlement Offers
Once you have filed a personal injury lawsuit through your Modesto accident lawyer, it probably won’t be long until you are contacted by the other driver’s insurance company. If you are, the company will likely make you a settlement offer, hoping you will fail to realize the amount probably will not be enough to cover medical bills, lost income, and other expenses. While these representatives may sound as is they are only trying to help you, the reality is they simply want to settle the case for as little money as possible. Rather than make this mistake, let your attorney handle all communications with insurance companies, as well as with lawyers for the other driver.
Always Ask Questions
Once you have hired an attorney to handle your auto accident case, don’t be afraid to ask questions pertaining to your case. While in most instances your attorney will do their best to keep you up-to-date on the latest developments, never hesitate to have any questions you may have answered as promptly as possible. By doing so, you and your lawyer will be able to develop a strategy for your case that will give you the best chance of receiving the compensation you deserve. And as always in these cases, make sure you are always truthful with your attorney at all times. When discussing your case with your attorney, never choose to leave out important details, since this could greatly impact how your lawyer plans your case. By doing so, you may set yourself up for failure and a lack of compensation you desperately need for yourself and your family.
Schedule a Free Consultation
While many auto accident victims choose to suffer in silence rather than pursue legal action, that should not happen with you. To see that it doesn’t, schedule a free consultation with a Modesto accident lawyer as soon as possible.
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If you or a loved one has been seriously injured or a loved one has died due to the negligence of another driver in an automobile accident, contact us today.
