What to Do After Suffering an Injury

AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubbell for 25 years, Rick Jaklitsch is the owner of The Jaklitsch Law Group in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Leading a team of award-winning attorneys whose seniors have been ranked Super Lawyers, Rick Jaklitsch advises and represents clients who suffered from a personal injury after accidents.

What you do immediately after an accident can impact your chances of getting compensated for your injuries. While you may be experiencing physical, emotional, and mental stress after the accident, it is important not to compromise your chances of receiving compensation when you file a claim later.

The first thing you should do after an accident is to seek medical attention. If you do not, the defense in your personal injury suit will claim your injuries were not serious enough to warrant compensation. See a doctor and explain how the accident happened and disclose all your physical symptoms. If you had a pre-existing condition that was made worse by accident, reveal it to your doctor. Get a letter linking your injuries to the accident and record all test results, prescriptions, and medical notes.

Afterward, record everything you can remember about the accident. It is easy to forget some details about it, so the earlier you write them down, the better. The more details you record, the more information your attorney will have to advance your compensation claim. Take photos of your injuries, keep records of out-of-pocket expenses, and keep records of this if you lost income due to the injury.

Finally, do not provide a recorded statement to your insurance agent without speaking to a lawyer. Insurers sometimes claim that people who have suffered injury must record a statement with them. There is no such requirement. What’s worse, insurers can use such statements against you in a case. Speak to a personal injury lawyer beforehand.

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