How Do I Prove That I Have A Personal Injury

If you were in an accident or suffered a personal injury caused in part or whole by the negligence of another, it is critical that you seek proper medical treatment. The sooner the better to document your injury. Let us look at an example of an occurrence.

You are seeking to merge onto a busy roadway, stopping and starting to move as you look for your opening. Suddenly you experience an unexpected jolt; your head whips backward and then forward from the force. You pull over, adrenaline pumping as you attempt to control your anger at the negligent driver that rear-ended you. You exchange information, take pictures, obtain any witness contact information, refrain from saying anything unnecessary and call the police. More on this website

Your next step should be a trip to the hospital, emergency care facility, or your personal physician. Human nature tends to dissuade us from taking such a step as we want to believe that there is nothing wrong. In truth, the adrenaline is likely masking symptoms of personal injury. Be smart, ignore the emotions, and have yourself checked out immediately if you have any symptoms of injury or soon thereafter if you develop pain.
The attending physician will ask you questions regarding the mechanics of the accident, how it happened and what impact to your body in the vehicle when you were hit. The physician will then ask about your pain, where it is, and how much it hurts. It is important that you give an accurate and truthful account because the physician is seeking to diagnose the extent of your injury and the cause. His/her medical notes become a trusted and important record of the incident. You may also ask the attending physician to include other information in their documentation. For example, noting that you had no previous history of neck and back discomfort. This is a crucial piece of documentation and critical if an injury claim is to follow.

In summary, gather as much information and documentation as possible, including pictures, roadway conditions, eyewitness information, police reports, and medical check-up. You should contact your insurance company and make an appointment or speak by phone with a law office that is experienced in these types of personal injury cases. Do not speak to the insurance company claims adjuster until you know your rights.
Please call our Law Firm today to talk to an experienced lawyer and if necessary schedule an appointment. We will listen, suggest the next steps and provide you with an effective plan based on over twenty-five years of experience in handling personal injury cases. Find more on this website