Steps to Maximize Your Chances of a Full Financial Recovery
Accidents can happen anywhere and anytime, but the worst moment for a wreck can be while you’re on vacation. You may be only vaguely familiar with the area, with no idea where to go for medical attention or other kinds of help. It’s important to be careful and diligent in the moments following the accident, so you don’t jeopardize your right to recover for your losses.
Step #1—Call the Local Police
Regardless of where you are in the United States, you can always dial 9-1-1 to be directed to local police and emergency medical services. Don’t give in to the inclination to shake the whole thing off, particularly if your injuries seem insignificant or there’s little to no damage to your vehicle. Often, the most debilitating injuries are the ones that take some time to fully materialize.
Step #2—Get the Medical Care You Need
Don’t wait until your vacation is over to seek medical care. That can create a couple of potential problems. First, if you are involved in any other type of accident before you get treatment, you’ll have a difficult time establishing that your injuries were caused by the car accident. Second, even if you can establish that some injuries were sustained in the car accident, the fact that you delayed seeking medical attention allows opposing counsel to argue that your injuries were not that serious.
Step #3—Notify Your Auto Insurance Provider
Your policy may have different procedural requirements when you are involved in an accident in another state. Don’t wait until you get home to let your insurer know. Call them as soon as possible to make certain you are following all procedures.
Step #4—Gather as Much Information and Evidence as You Can
If your injuries allow, take the time to get contact information from anyone involved in the accident, as well as all potential witnesses. This will be tremendously helpful to your attorney. Don’t count on police officers gathering this information for you. Get information about insurance coverage from all drivers, and take pictures of anything that may be relevant to a personal injury lawsuit, such as your injuries, damage to the vehicles, weather conditions, or any roadway defects.
Contact the Law Offices of David J. Karbasian, PC
Send us an email today or call us at 1-877-HOGLAW1 to schedule an appointment to discuss your personal accident injury claim. Evening and weekend consultations are available upon request. We can come to your home or the hospital to meet with you, if necessary.
