What do I do after an accident?
It might sound strange. But what a person does immediately after an accident can make a difference as to whether they recover any compensation for their injuries.
First, make sure that you are aware of where you fell. Make notes as to the place that you fell. Take pictures with your cell phone or get a friend or relative to take pictures with a cell phone. If there was a crack in a sidewalk, hole in the ground, pothole or something unexpected take a picture of that defect immediately!
Second, get a police accident report, ambulance report, AIDED report (non-car accident reports). A defendant, jury or insurance carrier is more likely to pay you money if you have a report from someone whose job it is to take down important information regarding an accident .
Third, get the names and numbers of witnesses. This is crucial. Uninvolved witnesses who are not related to you or friends of yours are seen as reliable witnesses by defendants, juries and insurance carriers.
Fourth, Go Make an Appointment to See a Lawyer! Immediately after an accident, insurance carriers send out adjusters, investigators or claims agents to investigate your claim. Without legal representation you may say something that could severely jeopardize your claim.
If you have been recently injured in an accident contact The Law Offices of Jason B. Kessler at 1-800-346-6254. We will return your call as soon as possible and make hospital, home and nursing home visits. The consultation is free and we receive no fee unless we win.