The very first thing you should always do is contact law enforcement. Regardless of the accident type, how you feel, or what the other party involved suggests, it is always best to get an accident report and have law enforcement on the scene.

Next, always seek medical attention immediately, whether or not you feel hurt. Your adrenaline may prevent you from feeling the full extent of your injuries. Some injuries can take days or weeks to present themselves. It is very important to have a full medical examination by a medical professional.

While you are still at the scene, take some pictures if you can, as they can prove to be helpful later. Never admit fault for the accident; even if you think the accident may be your fault. You are not in a position to know all of the details at the time of the accident. We recommend not saying phrases like “I’m sorry” because this can be used against you in a personal injury case.

Also, be sure to get the contact details and insurance information of anyone involved in the accident. Law enforcement can help you with this as well. You are not obligated to give a statement to your insurance adjuster if they call you. Once you have been treated or assessed by a medical professional, you should contact an experienced auto accident attorney who can guide you through the next steps.

An experienced personal injury attorney will be able to definitively tell you whether or not you do, but generally, you must be able to prove three things:

1. That another party was negligent
2. That their negligence caused your injury
3. That the injury resulted in compensatory damages

Unfortunately, simply being injured in an accident does not mean that you have a personal injury case. Depending on your specific circumstances, proving negligence and causation can be quite complex, so it is important to consult with an injury and health law attorney before making any assumptions about your personal injury case.

According to On The Map Marketing, more than 39 million personal injury cases requiring medical treatment occur in the United States each year. Many of these personal injury cases are civil cases. A personal injury lawsuit seeks to assign fault to another party and make that party pay money to the victim. It’s not like a criminal case, where the responsible party is convicted of a crime and goes to jail, although criminal and personal injury cases can.

Many types of cases fall under the “personal injury” areas of motor vehicle accidents, dog bite accidents, defective product accidents, public transportation accidents, slip and fall accidents, and more. An experienced personal injury and insurance claim dispute attorney can help you through this process.

It is always a good idea to work with an auto accident attorney if you were injured in an accident. Research shows that people who hire personal injury lawyers to represent them and handle their cases have a higher likelihood of payout, settle cases faster, receive higher amounts, and are more satisfied than people who attempt to negotiate on their own.

A good personal injury lawyer will have a good reputation. They will have been recognized by prestigious legal organizations for their work, and they will have enthusiastic, stellar reviews from clients that they have been able to help. They will be able to tell you about results they’ve achieved for other cases in the past.

The personal injury law firm you choose should communicate with you, demonstrate that they have the knowledge and expertise you need, and prove that they have the resources you need to win your case. If a prospective lawyer cannot tell you anything specific about the results that they have been able to achieve for past injured victims, does not have reviews or does not have good reviews, and does not have any certifications or achievements or recognitions, they are probably not the right health law attorney for your case.

Personal injury lawyers charge different amounts based on location and firm history. Many lawyers, like Barak Law Group, charge on a contingency fee basis. There are no upfront fees, and you only have to pay them if they win and recover a settlement. Then, their fee is a percentage of that settlement. Obviously, this will vary depending on the specific case in question. It’s important to speak with the insurance claim dispute attorney before they take your case and ensure that you are on the same page about how much their services will cost.