Accidents cause a number of injuries, whether you have been involved in a car crash, have slipped and fallen on someone else’s property, or been involved in another type of accident. The first thing you should do is seek medical attention for your injuries so they do not become worse and so they are well documented. The next step you should always take, particularly if the negligent party has already retained representation, is to speak to a personal injury attorney that can help with your case.
Your Case Begins Immediately After Your Accident
Whether you know it or not, your case will begin immediately after your accident, but personal injury claims are long and complex legal proceedings. If you hire a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible, you will give yourself a better chance of success. Speaking to a lawyer early in the process will give them a chance to collect evidence that may go missing over time, and speak to eyewitnesses before their memory of the accident fades.
Collecting Medical Records
You only have a personal injury claim if you suffered an injury, and if you can prove that you suffered an injury. During your recovery, it is very difficult to collect your medical records, particularly if you saw several different doctors or specialists. An attorney will collect these records for you so they can start building your case.
Increase Your Compensation
Filing a personal injury claim will not make your injuries go away, but compensation is meant to make you as whole as possible after your accident. You may believe the only losses you sustained were your medical injuries, but you are likely entitled to so much more. An attorney will help you evaluate your pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of companionship or services, and any other loss you sustained. It is most helpful if an attorney works your case from the very beginning, so they fully understand all of your losses and what you have gone through on your path to recovery.
Negotiating with the Insurance Company
The insurance company will understand that your personal injury case starts immediately after your accident. A representative from the insurance company may call you shortly after the accident, even while you are still in the hospital. The representative will make you feel as though they are your friend and on your side, but they are not. It is not uncommon for insurance companies to act in bad faith and deny your claim, or offer a settlement too low to fully cover all of your losses. A lawyer will enter into negotiations with the insurer and hold them accountable for paying the full amount of your losses.
Do Not Wait to Call Our Pennsylvania Personal Injury Lawyers
If you have been in an accident that was the fault of someone else, you do not have to go through the personal injury process alone. At van der Veen, Hartshorn, Levin & Lindheim, our Allentown personal injury lawyers are here to guide you through the process, collect evidence relevant to your case, and give you the best chance of recovering the full amount of damages you need. Call us today at 215-515-6892 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with one of our experienced attorneys.
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