Yesterday, we reintroduced our audience to "17 Secrets the Insurance Companies don't want you to know about your Car or Truck Accident Case," some 14 years after its first publication. Pretty much everything in it remains true and today we touch on Chapter Two entitled " Wnen You leave the scene of the crash."
Many crash victims leave the scene of the collision in rough shape. Thus, if you can reach out to friemds and/or loved ones, that would likely be very helpful. They will be better able to appreciate how the crash has altered your thinking and movement and may well pick up an injury before you do.
Often crash victims suffer concussions without losing consciousness and thus the headaches, confusion, fatigue and orneriness they exhibit after a substantial collision are not necessarily connected to it in their minds. These people need to be evaluated promptly to ensure they are not suffering from a traumatic brain injury or other serious injury.
They may not find it convenient but getting prompt, appropriate medical care is essential to the fullest and speediest recovery while also documenting for claims purposes the extent of accident-related injuries.
Injury documentation is also important in the event that you need to miss time from work. A lost work slip or medical document can help support use of PTO and also buttress a lost wage claim from the at-fault driver's insurer. If you don't have supportive paperwork you may not get paid by either your employer or the the auto insurer.
After, evaluating your injuries and medical care needs, there is of course the matter of getting your vehicle repaired or replaced. and if necessary, getting a temporary replacement ( think rental) vehicle. That of course necessarily involves negotiating with insurers and before doing so make sure you are thinking straight.
Obviously having an experienced personal injury lawyer for this purpose is very useful as they perform these tasks routinely and know the lay of the land. The fact is having such an attorney helps make every aspect of the post-crash process easier. They often know body shops, doctors and other useful professionals in your community.
There are many components of an accident claim and anticipating them all is virtually impossible. So if you are in a car or truck crash, take advantage of our free offer of our book. You will be glad you did.
