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January 31, 2019  |  By jason

Dealing With A Personal Injury Case? Here’s How A Lawyer Can Help You

If you have been injured as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be facing a long recovery, medical bills, lost wages and pain and suffering. Some personal injury cases involve permanent injuries that can restrict your ability to work or cause disfigurement. A personal injury lawyer can make the process of filing a claim for compensation much easier so you can focus on your recovery.

What to Do After a Car Accident

After a car accident, the most important thing to do first is to seek immediate medical attention for anyone who was injured. If you were involved in a hit-and-run accident, you may need to act quickly to gather as much information as possible about the driver who fled the scene and ask any witnesses for their contact information in case it is needed later. Do not admit fault for an accident. Many accidents are caused by the negligence of more than one driver. Next you will need to contact local law enforcement to make a report.

It is a good idea to take photographs of the scene if you can do so safely and without interrupting the investigation and if you are not injured and in need of immediate medical attention. Take more photos than you think you may need that show the damage to any vehicles, road conditions at the time of the accident and the accident location. If you are unable to take photos at the time of the accident safely at the time, make sure to take photos of your vehicle before it is repaired.

Make sure you report any symptoms you experience to your medical providers and follow up with any referrals given to you by the emergency room physician or your primary care doctor. If you need to fill any prescriptions for pain relievers, make sure that you keep the receipts.

It is a good idea to speak to a personal injury lawyer Manhattan NY as soon as possible after an accident. If you are contacted by the insurance company by the at-fault driver, for your statement, it is best to not tell the insurance adjuster to contact your attorney. Do not accept the first settlement that you are offered. A personal injury lawyer New York NY can help make sure that you are treated fairly.

What to Do After a Slip and Fall

Many slip and fall accidents occur in commercial spaces such as grocery stores. If you experience a slip and fall accident. it is important to notify a manager as soon as possible to make a report of the incident. If there are any witnesses present, it is a good idea to request their contact information so they can later verify your account of the incident.

If you are able to do so, you may want to take photographs of the area where the incident occurred. Many stores also have cameras to prevent theft and record incidents that could later lead to a personal injury claim. A personal injury lawyer New York NY may be able to request footage that can help support your claim.

Benefits of Hiring a Lawyer

While you can settle a claim yourself, you may end up settling for less money than a personal injury lawyer Manhattan NY could negotiate for on your behalf. The experienced attorneys at Pulvers Thompson have handled enough personal injury cases to know what your case is worth.

Filing a personal injury claim can involve gathering medical records, interviewing witnesses and filing a lawsuit in state or federal court. Pulvers Thompson can assist you with this complicated process and help you gather important documents to support your case. Our attorneys can also help in cases where the other side denies that they are at fault by presenting evidence in court that proves your case. An attorney can attend depositions and mediations with you to help you get the most compensation that you can for your case.

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