What to Do
if You Are Involved
in an Accident
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An accident is a traumatic experience. Your first instinct is to make sure you are ok, not to bring a lawsuit. However, what you say and do following your accident can greatly affect the success of your claim.
While you are still at the scene of the accident, watch what you say. Do not say, "oh, I'm sorry, it was my fault. I was on my cell phone and not paying attention." Or, "I'm ok, it's just a scratch." In many cases, your injuries may not be visible or apparent right away. However, if you say you are ok and later discover that you are not, you may be out of luck and stuck paying your own bills even though you were not at fault.
Even if you think you are all right, you should go see a physician. You may have suffered internal injuries, which could potentially be fatal if not discovered in time.
Next, you need to contact an experienced accident attorney immediately. The law limits the amount of time you have to file a personal injury claim. Do not deprive yourself of the compensation you deserve by waiting until your claim expires.
Let the lawyers at Mani & Ellis, PLLC, assist you in your time of need. If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident, please contact us immediately or submit an online questionnaire. All inquiries are treated seriously and are confidential.
