Tips on What to Do If You Are in a Vehicle Accident

​So you, a family member or friend has been injured in a motor vehicle accident, here are some tips to help make sure you get the compensation you are entitled to receive.

• Seek treatment immediately – The best thing you can do after a wreck is to seek medical treatment immediately and follow your doctor’s orders. Continue treatment if you hurt.
• Don’t rush to settle your claim – Don’t settle your claim before you complete your medical treatment. You may be more injured than you realize.
• Don’t underestimate the insurance adjuster – Insurance adjusters have a huge advantage over you because they settle claims every day. The adjuster is not your friend. You need a lawyer to help deal with them.
• Don’t make a statement to the adjuster – Don’t make any statements about your case until you consult with a lawyer.
• Don’t sign medical authorization forms – Don’t sign authorization forms that allow an insurance company access to your private medical records.
• Document everything – Start a file for all police, medical, and insurance documents related to your case.
• Be completely honest – Be honest about your injuries. Nothing will kill your claim faster than being caught in a lie.
• Don’t hide information from your lawyer – Your lawyer needs to know the good, the bad, and the ugly about your case to properly represent you.
• Don’t exaggerate your injuries – Exaggerating the extent of your injuries could come back to haunt you if the insurance company films you participating in an activity you shouldn’t be able to do.
• Hire a personal injury lawyer – Insurance companies employ professionals who deal with personal injury cases every day. You need a professional looking out for your rights.

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