{"id":266,"date":"2020-08-05T08:00:30","date_gmt":"2020-08-05T15:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=266"},"modified":"2020-08-26T12:58:51","modified_gmt":"2020-08-26T19:58:51","slug":"injured-in-a-car-accident-check-out-our-best-advice-before-proceeding","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/injured-in-a-car-accident-check-out-our-best-advice-before-proceeding\/","title":{"rendered":"Injured in a Car Accident? 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Follow these tips to put your mind at ease and ensure\nyour rights are protected as you are recovering from your injury. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At the Scene of the Accident<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a few things you\u2019ll want to be sure to do at the\nscene of the accident for the sake of your safety and your case moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call Law Enforcement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No surprises here. Contacting law enforcement is essential\nfor several reasons. For starters, the emergency response can get you the help\nyou need if your injuries are severe. Additionally, law enforcement will be\nable to begin a preliminary report consisting of eyewitness accounts,\ninterviews with both parties and an investigation of the scene. Without this\nreport, the other driver involved could potentially deny that the accident even\ntook place at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stay in Contact with Witnesses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having witnesses testify down the road can significantly\nbolster the strength of your case. Always be sure to gather witness contact\ninformation in the event that they leave the scene before law enforcement\narrives or the police report doesn\u2019t contain witness contact information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get Treatment ASAP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to seek medical treatment for all accident\nrelated injuries immediately. If you wait a few days, the last thing you want\nis your insurance company to think that your injury is not related to your\nrecent accident. Prevent this by seeking medical attention and getting all of\nyour injuries documented in your medical records right away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Days that Follow<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Hire an Experienced Attorney<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a true ally to guide you along the post-accident\nprocess will greatly aid you. While your insurance company does work for you,\nit\u2019s no secret that they must put themselves first as a for-profit business. An\nattorney\u2019s job is to assist you in things like receiving compensation, getting\nyour vehicle fixed or replaced and ensuring that your medical needs are met. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Help with Your Car Accident Claim<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After a car accident, you deserve a skilled attorney who\nwill get you the compensation that you deserve. Call (410) 986-0088 to consult\nwith an experienced attorney at the Law Office of Elizabeth A. 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