You have been severely injured, now what do you do?

You have been severely injured by someone else. You need help. Now what?

February 18, 2013

If you have been in a motor vehicle collision or an incident wherein you sustained bodily injuries due to the fault of another, albeit an individual or a corporation, you will need professional legal advice and counsel as soon as possible to ensure you receive a fair and just outcome. Not an outcome that the insurance company will attempt to force upon you but one that is fair and lets you obtain the justice you need and deserve. 

The initial stages of any type of personal injury case are crucial. Here are some suggested steps to take to ensure you are headed in the right direction toward a fair and just recovery, both physically and financially. 

First and foremost, seek appropriate medical care immediately. Your health will affect you for your lifetime. So, if you have suffered an injury, seek immediate medical attention and inform the medical professional of all of your symptoms. This is extremely important so that you can begin to receive additional medical care in order to treat the injuries that were forced upon you. Next, keep in mind that you are not required to give a recorded statement to the insurance carrier of the liable party, nor do you have to sign any medical release for them. Additionally, certain pieces of evidence are only able to be obtained during the initial phases of a collision or incident causing you or your loved ones harm, if these pieces of evidence are not properly instructed to be preserved it can be detrimental to your case.  Mr. Branch will ensure these pieces of evidence are secured but timing is of the essence. Furthermore, pictures of your injuries and of various aspects of the collision and/or incident can make a gigantic difference in the presentation of your case and should begin being documented as soon as practical. You can rely on Mr. Josh Branch at Silver & Archibald to provide you the utmost in professional legal representation throughout this trying time so that you can focus on returning to the health you once had before this ever occurred. All the while, Mr. Branch will be fighting the insurance companies on your behalf.

When your medical treatment is complete and you have regained your health, Mr. Branch will work on resolving your case. Resolution of your case will occur either through a fair and just negotiation process and settlement or trial.  If the insurance company refuses to negotiate fairly, Mr. Branch will file a law suit on your behalf. This will allow a jury of peers to decide your case in court.

Time is of the essence in any personal injury case for many reasons. If appropriate medical conditions are not being diagnosed and are left untreated, the condition could worsen. In addition, Georgia has a statute of limitations on personal injury cases which bars recovery after the statute expires. In simple terms, this means that if you wait too long to resolve your case, recovery can never be obtained. Furthermore, the insurance company will begin their attempt to minimize the recovery on your case immediately after your injury occurs. You need someone on your side with experience who will ensure you receive fair and just financial compensation and the justice you need and deserve. Mr. Branch will do everything the law allows in order to make sure you are cared for as you would expect from family.

Talk to Josh Branch today. He will aggressively fight for your rights to ensure a fair and just resolution of your case in an expedient manner all the while providing you with the peace of mind you deserve.