Accident and Injury Lawyers

After you call the police, make sure you get the name and address of the other driver and vehicle owner (if driver and owner are not the same), as well as the name and policy number of the insurance company for the other car. Take photographs of the accident scene and the vehicles involved before they are moved. Get the name and phone number of all witnesses-do not count on the investigating officer to do this. Take the business card for the investigating officer, as well as the accident report reference number or complaint number.

Immediately! The first hours and days after a car wreck are critical, and mistakes or oversights can harm your claim. Insurance companies know this is when you are most vulnerable, and most likely to misspeak. Any misstatement or downplaying of your injuries will give the insurance company the reason to try to diminish the value of your claim.

After you speak with an attorney. Better yet, let us file the claim for you. We can handle all dealings with the insurance company, and once you retain a lawyer, they can no longer contact you. Remember, what you say to the insurance company can later be used against you.

Yes. Often times, particularly with soft tissue injuries, the pain does not set in until 2 or 3 days after the accident. Furthermore, a post-accident examination by a doctor could reveal injuries that could later have devastating effect. When it comes to your health, better safe than sorry, and you don't want the insurance carrier to use a delay in treatment against you.

If you are covered by health insurance, make sure all medical providers file with your health insurance. You may have a coverage called Medical Payments, that can be used to pay your medical bills, and the automobile insurance for the driver that caused the wreck. If you were working at the time of the accident, you may be entitled to make a Workers' Compensation claim.