Merced Attorneys

Steps
to Take
After
a Personal Injury in Merced

Being in an accident is often disorienting and painful, but there are a few things to be handled immediately. These steps can help ensure that someone who has been wrongly injured has the best chance of recovering all compensations they are owed.

1. Seek Medical Attention Right Away.

The most important step is to be evaluated by a medical professional. In addition to receiving timely treatment for your injuries, this will help build your personal injury case from the accident. In order to prove that the injuries resulted from the incident, medical documentation from doctors is needed to connect the two, as well as to assess the severity of the injuries.

2. Talk with a Merced Personal Injury Attorney.

Within the first 24-48 hours of being injured, you should consult with an experienced lawyer for legal representation. After being medically evaluated and receiving any needed treatment, consult with an attorney. This will help prevent any disputes with your personal injury case and will be handled properly and fairly.

3. Gather Evidence Immediately.

Start taking photos and videos of the accident scene if you can do so safely. Get contact information from witnesses that saw the accident occur, including their name, phone number, email, etc. Any vehicles involved should also be documented such as license plate numbers, vehicle make and model, and the drivers of the vehicles, etc. All of this information should be kept for your attorney to review, as it can be used as evidence for your personal injury case.

4. Avoid Giving Details to Insurance Companies.

Insurance companies want to pay out the lowest amount possible for claims. In some cases, they can even deny your claim from the information given. This is why it is very important to talk to your attorney first; let them handle conversations with insurance companies as much as possible. Also, avoid posting about the incident on social media. Any information given online could be used against you in your personal injury case.