If you have recently been in a car accident, then you are probably anxious to get on with your life. The biggest obstacles to this are often unpaid medical bills and lost wages due to injuries sustained from the accident. If you didn’t cause the accident, you likely feel—and justifiably so—that you should be compensated for your medical bills and lost income. The best way to address these concerns and get on with your life as it was before the accident is often to seek help from a personal injury lawyer.
To maximize your chances of receiving such compensation, follow these steps after getting into a car accident:
Safety First
After being involved in a car accident, you should make sure that everyone is okay and call 911 immediately if anyone needs assistance. If no parties involved need immediate assistance, then you should still call the police to file a police report.
Information
If your insurance company drives to the scene of accidents as part of your policy, call your agent so that he or she can come survey the scene. Otherwise, view the steps to be taken after a car accident as listed on your insurance card. If they’re not there, then call your insurance agency and ask for advice on exchanging insurance details at the scene of the automobile accident.
Make note of all details at the scene while they are still fresh in your mind and take pictures if you have a camera. Should you decide to hire an attorney to help you seek remuneration for your injuries, evidence will improve your chances for success.
Hire an Auto Accident Attorney
Depending on whether you or someone in your party was injured in the car accident, you may want to consider hiring a personal injury attorney. Personal injury lawyers cover everything from minor injuries to auto accident fatalities, and they will work to achieve the best possible results for you and your loved ones.
If you are injured in an accident in the Baltimore-D.C. area, then trust Sussman and Simcox to give you a fair and honest assessment of your situation and help you seek the compensation you deserve. To get what you deserve, contact us today.
Have You Been Injured in a Maryland Car Accident?
If you've been injured in a car accident, you need to speak with an experienced car accident attorney as soon as possible. Please contact us online or call our Gaithersburg office directly at 301.840.0404 to schedule your free consultation.
