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On this site you’ll find recommendations on what you should do after a minor fender bender to a major crash. Most people are unaware of the proper steps to take or their rights. Use this site as a guide.
After An Accident:
- If you are injured obtain medical treatment from a injury specialist like a personal injury chiropractor
- Insist on a police investigation and report
- Do not move your vehicle while waiting for the police
- Assist the injured
- If you are injured, tell the police officer.
- Obtain names and telephone numbers of eye witnesses
- Take pictures if possible
- File your accident report when required by law
- If you have serious injury do not try to settle your own claim
- Report your loss to your insurance company, but do not give a recorded statement to the other drivers’ insurance adjuster.
After an accident you may feel fine, but know that most injuries don’t reveal themselves for several days and many times even weeks afterwards. The majority of auto injuries occur in accidents under 5mph! It is common to feel fine initially because the body is still in shock then a couple weeks later you may not even be able to get out of bed due to back pain! Be sure you see a chiropractor who specializes in personal injury and your medical doctor right after an accident even if you feel fine.
Check out the "Your Body" section for more recovery suggestions or Click Here to recommend personal injury chiropractors in your area.
After an accident, it is wise to seek counsel from a personal injury attorney. They are skilled in helping you recover damages. Never try and settle a personal injury (aka auto accident) case on your own. Don’t work with the other parties’ insurance agent to settle your bodily injury case on your own, always hire an attorney. There are normally zero out of pocket expenses and you only pay a percentage of what is collected. A qualified attorney will inform you of your rights according to the state your accident took place in and will make sure you are justly compensated for your injuries, car, possessions, and passengers.
To learn more or find a recommended personal injury attorney in your area click the Your Rights section of this website.
Make sure your children are protected before and after an accident. Is your car seat ok to use after an accident? Find out what to do with a car seat after an accident, how to assure your children are properly secured, chiropractors who specialize in children care, and other recommendations in our child safety area.
Often people make very costly mistakes when it comes to their automobile after an accident. Thousands of dollars of structure damage can occur even in a 5mph yet the car may appear to be without damage. It can be frustrating to find a reputable auto body shop, be compensated for a rental car, and to know what to do with your car after an accident. Read our recommendations in the Your Car/Rental section of this website.
Interested in becoming a recommended personal injury chiropractor, personal injury attorney, auto body shop, towing company, physical therapist, medical facility, insurance agent, or other auto accident service provider? Contact JustUs at 360-326-8896 or click: Recommend Your Area
