Ten steps to follow if you’ve been injured in a car accident in Pennsylvania.
Step one. Call the police. It’s important to make sure that the police investigate the accident and determine who was at fault.
Number two, take photographs. Use your camera and take photographs of the cars, the accident scene, and any visible signs of injuries.
Number three, identify witnesses. It’s important that you get the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and emails of anyone who witnessed the accident or who was there at the scene.
Number four, get the other driver’s vital information. Make sure you get the other driver’s name, address, phone number, license plate number, and car insurance information.
Number five, seek immediate medical attention. If you have any symptoms of injury, it’s important for you to immediately seek medical attention, either at the emergency room or with your family doctor.
Number six, report the accident to your insurance company. You should immediately report the accident to your insurance company by calling their 800 number or by contacting them through their website.
Number seven, don’t talk to the insurance adjuster for the other driver. After an accident, the insurance company for the other driver will try to contact you. They may try to get you to give a recorded statement or to sign papers releasing your medical information, your employment information, or even sign a release of your legal claims. It’s not a good idea to sign anything or even talk to the adjuster for the other insurance company.
Number eight, locate an experienced personal injury attorney. The laws regarding personal injury cases are constantly changing. It’s important for you to find an attorney who’s experienced in handling personal injury cases so that you can get proper advice for your case.
Number nine, consult with an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible after the accident. You may not need to actually retain an attorney to represent you, but it’s important that you get advice as soon as possible after the accident so that your legal rights can be protected.
And finally number ten, don’t sign anything. After the accident, the other insurance company may try to get you to sign a statement or to sign a release for your private medical information or employment information. The other insurance company may try to get you to sign a release to give up your legal claims. It’s important that you don’t’ sign anything until you get advice from an experienced personal injury attorney.
For more information or legal help after a Pennsylvania car accident, contact Tim Rayne at 610 840 0124 or trayne@macelree.com.
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