When you’ve been in an accident, figuring out what to do next may be difficult. Because of the shock and stress, it is easy to become distracted. However, to protect yourself, you should take a few common steps:
Call the Police
If you’ve been in an accident, it is important to contact the police. The police may assist you in determining if you’ve been injured, need immediate medical care, or who is responsible for the collision. The police will also assist you by collecting evidence and insurance information at the scene.
Take Photos
If you are able to, and are not in danger of further injury, taking photos at the accident scene can be beneficial. As time goes by, memories fade, stories change, and evidence of the accident can become contested. One of the best ways to preserve evidence, and to record what happened, is to take photos at the scene of the accident. Those photos can be taken on any camera, including your phone’s camera.
Go to the Doctor
If you’ve been injured, it’s possible that you will be transported to the hospital from the scene of the accident by ambulance. Even if your are not taken to a hospital from the accident, it is still important to visit your primary doctor to get checked out. For a few days after the accident, you may not realize the full extent of your injuries. In order to make sure you fully recover, it is important to be evaluated by your primary physician and to follow all instruction from your doctor. Proper medical care can alleviate injury.
Avoid Giving Statements to Insurance Adjusters
After an accident, many insurance adjusters will attempt to get a statement from you. This could be a problems because you may not realize the full extent of your injuries in the first few days, and you may not fully understand your situation because of shock or pain medication. If you have been injured because of the negligence of someone else, you should talk to a personal injury attorney before speaking with an insurance adjuster.
Contact Broadbent Law
Because of the complexities involved in an accident claim, if you’ve been injured in an accident due to the carelessness of someone else, contact Broadbent Law so we can ensure that you are protected and receive the medical care you need.