What Should You Do After A Personal Injury Occurs?
On behalf of Jed Kurzban
No adult deserves to feel alone after a personal injury occurs. This is why it’s vital to seek help after an accident. Learn exactly what you need to do when you’ve been impacted by an accident.
Injuries can be incredibly frightening, stressful, and overwhelming. Whether you were injured during an automobile accident that was not your fault or you slipped on a patch of ice while walking into your favorite department store, chances are you didn’t wake up thinking you were going to be severely injured that day. Unfortunately, for many adults, the impact of personal injury can be incredible. Not only can injuries lead to extreme medical bills and emotional stress, but to lost wages and forfeited income, as well. The cost of repairing a damaged car, for many adults, can be unmanageable. Fortunately, being involved in an accident that led to a personal injury doesn’t mean you have to handle things on your own. There are several options for moving forward, regardless of how you were injured.
First off, identify the cause of your injury. Were you involved in an accident? Did a car hit you while you were crossing the road? Did someone run a red light and collide with your vehicle? Did you slip at a place of business? Note the date, time, and location of the accident. Write down exactly what happened and include as many details as possible. Over time, memories fade, so it’s important to note exactly how the injury occurred and what happened later. Include the names of any witnesses or people involved in the accident. You may also want to consider speaking out loud and filming your statement, as sometimes speaking allows you to be a little more precise and specific than simply writing things down.
You’ll also want to gather medical bills, receipts, and any notes from your employer about time missed from work. You’ll want to bring this documentation when you meet with your attorney. As the victim of a personal injury, you may be able to receive compensation designed to cover your medical bills and associated costs, as well as your emotional trauma and injuries. If you were involved in an accident that led to you losing your job or that led to you losing wages, you may be able to receive compensation for this, as well. Any impact the accident had on your life will be taken into consideration. Bring as much documentation to your lawyer as you can. They’ll be able to help you determine which information could be vital to ensuring a positive outcome from your case.
If you have been injured through no fault of your own, don’t wait to get the help you need. A personal injury attorney can help with a variety of issues, including pedestrian accidents, motor vehicle collisions, slips and falls, dog bites, as well as assault. Your lawyer wants to help you move forward with your life and return to normalcy as quickly as possible. Getting hurt wasn’t your fault. You deserve to be able to move forward and start enjoying life once more. With the right attorney, you’ll be able to.
