Injured in a car crash?  You’re going to be facing a lot of tough options in the next few hours, days, week and possibly months.  Here are our tips for getting through this process.

1) Preserve Evidence and Your Benefits.

Take photos of everything – the roadway, the cars, the lighting in the area, and the weather.  Photos are the BEST evidence that we can have.  Put the vehicle in a safe place if you own it.   Then get to a doctor.  You need to make sure that you are OK. You also need to make sure that if you have an injury that doesn’t immediately hurt, you can get treatment under your Personal Injury Protection benefits.  You have only 14 days to go to a hospital or doctor to preserve your benefits, so don’t delay!

2) Handle Any Citations if it was your Fault.

You have probably been cited, and individuals are contacting your insurance company.  If you are not insured, you may be sued as an individual if you have significant assets, or maybe not.  You should hire an attorney to handle your traffic citations to mitigate your liability.  If you disagree that you were at fault, contact our Personal Injury attorneys who can review the facts.

3) Start the Compensation Process if it was Not Your Fault.

If the driver of the vehicle that hit you or the driver of the vehicle that your were in was at fault, you may have the right to be compensated for damages that you sustained as a result of the crash.  Call our Personal Injury attorneys as soon as possible.

4) Talk to an Attorney.

You should never settle and waive your rights without talking to a lawyer. We offer a FREE consultation and can advise your properly within 15 minutes.  Take the time to ask before you sign anything. 

If you have been injured in a car accident, call Plata Schott Law today at 904-619-5244 or email us at contact@plataschott.com.  No car? In the hospital? No problem. We will work with you to make a consultation convenient for you.