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What to Consider After an Accident – Steps to Protect Your Rights and Build Your Case
After an accident, whether it’s a car crash, a slip and fall, or a workplace injury, the steps you take immediately can significantly impact your ability to recover compensation. At The Law Offices of Kenneth King, we’ve helped countless injury victims in Los Angeles navigate the complexities of personal injury claims. From our experience, here are some essential actions to take after an accident to protect your rights and strengthen your case.
Seek Medical Attention Immediately: Even if you feel fine initially, some injuries, such as whiplash or internal injuries, may not present symptoms right away. Seeing a doctor ensures your health is prioritized and creates a medical record that will be critical in proving the extent of your injuries.
Document the Scene: If it’s safe to do so, take photos or videos of the accident scene, including damage to vehicles, hazards that contributed to a fall, or any visible injuries. These visuals can be invaluable evidence in establishing fault.
Collect Witness Information: Witness statements can provide crucial third-party perspectives on what happened. Be sure to get the names and contact details of anyone who saw the accident occur.
Report the Incident: Whether it’s to the police, your employer, or a property owner, ensure that the accident is officially reported and documented. Ask for a copy of any incident or police report for your records.
Avoid Speaking with Insurance Adjusters Without Legal Representation: Insurance companies often try to minimize payouts. Before providing a statement or signing anything, consult an experienced personal injury attorney who can advocate for your best interests.
Can You Sue for a Car Accident If You Are Not Hurt?
After a car accident, you may be relieved to discover that you don’t have any physical injuries. However, you will still likely have property damage to contend with after your car crash. If you didn’t cause this accident, why should you have to pay for it? You can...
What Are the Top 6 Causes of Head-on Collisions?
The majority of car accidents involve rear-end crashes, such as fender benders, that result in minor injuries and lots of aggravation. Conversely, head-on collisions most often result in catastrophic injuries, leaving accident victims reeling in an aftershock of...
Breaking Down Four Common Symptoms of PTSD After a Car Accident
When you are in a motor vehicle accident, it is a traumatic event that can cause more than just physical pain from your injuries. Car accident survivors often develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after car accidents. This can occur whether they have serious...
How Are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in California Personal Injury Cases?
After you sustain injuries due to someone else’s negligent acts, you will want to file a personal injury claim to recover your financial losses from this event. As you start your personal injury case, you may be inclined to ask your personal injury lawyer how much...
What Are the 5 Most Common Effects of a Traumatic Brain Injury?
Traumatic brain injuries are a common result from playing sports or motor vehicle accidents. If you or a loved one sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI), it is possible to experience a varying range of severity in symptoms. TBI symptoms vary from mild TBI to...
Are Personal Injury Settlements Taxable?
When you’re successful in recovering money from your personal injury lawsuit, it is a huge relief. You will no longer need to worry about how you will pay your bills that piled up after another person’s negligent acts caused your injuries. While this may be a major...