What to Do After an Accident that Wasn't Your Fault
None of us leave our homes expecting to be in an accident, but unfortunately, they happy every day. Some take place on the roads, some in workplaces, and others in public places such as parks, cinemas, and shopping malls. An accident can have a huge impact on your life, and the resulting injuries can range from minor to life-threatening.
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Some people even lose their lives in accidents, with this happening to more than 35,000 people annually in US road traffic accidents alone.
Do not assume you are not injured
Get Witness names and contact details
Take Photos
Find A specialist Attorney
Do Not Assume You Are Not Injured
Never assume that you have not sustained injuries in the accident or tell the person that was to blame you are okay. There are some injuries that can take a little time to appear, whiplash being a typical example. Quite often, if you have a whiplash injury, it takes a day or two to show and then gets worse before it starts to get better. Whiplash is a self-healing injury that usually repairs itself within 4 to 5 weeks, but if you have a chronic whiplash injury, it can last for months, and some people never fully recover.
Get Witnesses Names and Contact Details
No matter what type of accident you have, there is usually someone that sees it. Their statements can be vital if you want to make a compensation claim, and you should ask for their name and contact details in case they are needed at a future date. You should also take the details of the other driver if the accident you were involved in happened on the roads.
Take Photos
Most people have a mobile phone with a camera these days, and you should take as many pictures of the accident scene as you can if you are not too badly injured to do so. If the accident happened outside, the weather conditions and any obstacles can have a bearing on your case. In workplaces, many accidents are slips, trips, and falls, and photos of what caused you to suffer this type of accident could be very useful.
Find a Specialist Attorney
Find an attorney that specializes in accident claims, as they will know how to present your claim and all the ins and outs of what you can claim for. Sometimes, people try to make a claim themselves, but research shows that they are less successful, and if they do win the case, they are usually awarded a lower amount than an attorney would have secured.
A good specialist attorney will guide you through the processes involved and make sure you get every cent you are entitled to.