Have You Been In a Car Accident? Follow These Steps…

If you’ve been injured in an auto accident, it’s important to follow a few simple steps, such as:

• Seek medical help. Whether you think you need it or not, it’s best to err on the side of caution. Plus, if you end up taking legal action, those records can help prove damages in your case.
• Call the police. It’s wise to call the police after a significant auto injury has occurred. The law enforcement’s record can be helpful to prove liability and assist with your insurance claim.
• Inform your insurance company. They need to know about the accident; however, do NOT admit to any liability as anything you say will likely be used against you.
• Look for witnesses. Get the contact information of anyone who may have witnessed the accident. Again, it can only help you when it comes to liability.
• Take photos. Use your camera phone to take as many photos of the scene as possible.

While all of these are important, REMEMBER to contact an attorney.

Why Is Contacting an Auto Accident Attorney Critical?

An experienced personal injury attorney can help you deal with relevant issues that may seem daunting, such as deductibles, exclusions, and reimbursements for damage to your vehicle and medical expenses. More importantly, they understand how insurance companies operate, and can:

• Analyze your insurance policy;
• Determine fault by analyzing police records, talking to witnesses, and reviewing maintenance records;
• Assess your medial injuries and determine how they may affect your ability to work.

Serious car accident injuries often result in lost time from work, expensive medical bills, and a great deal of pain and suffering. Trust an experienced car accident lawyer to make sure YOU get everything you’re entitled to, including:

• Medical Costs – past and future hospital and doctor bills, pharmaceutical and medicine bills, medical monitoring, and physical therapy;
• Loss of Income – past and future loss of income or the need for short- or long-term disability;
• Pain and Suffering – if you suffered any type of pain, anguish, or loss of enjoyment resulting from your injuries;
• Loss of Consortium – if your injuries had a negative effect on your relationship with a spouse or partner such as loss of affection, loss of companionship, and loss of support; 
• Wrongful death – if your loved one died due to another’s negligence.

Rest assured that insurance companies will have a team of attorneys whose only objective is paying you as little as possible, if anything at all. Make sure you are adequately represented at the bargaining table.

Citizens Law Firm: We’ll Fight for Your Rights!

If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, it’s important to understand that YOU HAVE RIGHTS – against the person responsible for your accident and with your insurance company! Let the experienced attorneys at the Citizens Law Firm:

• Help you understand your rights;
• Fight for those rights on your behalf;
• Obtain the compensation you deserve – whether that means going to trial or settling.

Call us today at (844) LAW‐CALL or complete our simple Free Case Evaluation form and we’ll call you. Don’t lose out on your right to compensation!