If individuals have been hurt in an accident, they may wish to consider perusing legal action in the form of a personal injury lawsuit. These can be complex and convoluted proceedings involving a large number of parties. Individuals should do everything they can to obtain a full and fair settlement. To accomplish that, there are several steps they should take to protect their legal claims following a car accident.
Hastings & Hastings advises that it is of the utmost importance that individuals involve the police following an accident. The determination of the personal injury suit will depend on an assessment of the facts. There is no better way to establish the facts of an accident than through a police report. An investigating officer will ask questions which should be answered clearly and concisely. Hastings & Hastings advises individuals to avoid supply any additional information than what has been explicitly requested by the investigation officer.
Hastings & Hastings next advises accident victims to obtain as much information at the scene of the accident as possible. This include obtain contact information form witness and other accident victims as well as accumulating evidence, possibly by taking pictures of the accident scene.
Next, Hasting & Hastings illustrates the importance of visiting with a doctor, following through with appointments, and obtaining as much documentation regarding injuries and health conditions as possible. Hastings & Hastings notes that soft tissue injuries to the spin, joints, muscles, or ligaments many manifest sometimes weeks after an accident.
Finally, Hastings & Hastings discusses the importance of enlisting the aid of an experienced personal injury attorney who will be able to navigate the complexities of the case. Hastings & Hastings points to the myriad of concerns already addressed in illustrating the difficulty in achieving a fair and full settlement.
“A personal injury attorney is there to act as your guide through the events that occur following an accident. It is best to contact one as soon as possible. Even initial conversations with insurance providers could impact the result of a settlement. An experienced personal injury attorney will know how to obtain a fair settlement for you,” said David Hastings, the founder of Hastings & Hastings.
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