What To Do if You’re Injured in an Accident
by
Sander C. Sowers on Jun. 23, 2021
Accident & Injury Car Accident Accident & Injury Accident & Injury Personal Injury
Summary: This article describes what a person should do to protect their legal rights if they are injured in a car crash accident.
Of course, the first step after an accident or injury is to make sure everyone involved is safe and to get needed medical attention.
Only then should you contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to find out your options and protect your rights.
The period following an injury is difficult for both the victim and the victim’s family. So many issues must be addressed at a time when you are least able to handle them. Injury victims often must immediately seek medical attention and may also be faced with arranging for the care of their family if incapacitated.
In addition to determining whether the accident was the result of negligence, a personal injury lawyer can help you identify all of your losses — including recovering medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and compensation for permanent injury.