The summer travel season is right around the corner, and millions of Americans will be hitting the roads for road trips and extended vacations. A car accident or a truck accident can be a very stressful moment for many people. It is improtant to keep your cool and think rationally if you happen to be involved in a car crash. Below are a list of items to focus on doing (and not doing) should you have the unfortune to be involved in a traffic accident.
DOs and DONTs:
• Do call the police immediately or have someone at the scene call for you • Do get names, addresses, license plate and phone numbers of those drivers involved. This includes any witnesses.
• Do take photographs of scene and your injuries;
• Do take care of your injuries-concentrate on getting better (i.e. go to the emergency room or set an appointment with your primary care physician);
• Do keep records of your medical treatment and time missed from work; • Do make sure to purchase adequate full coverage auto insurance, including uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in case you are struck by an uninsured driver or the victim of a hit and run;
• Do not talk or give a statement to the other driver’s insurance company;
• Do not attempt to negotiate with the other driver’s insurance company before your medical treatment is completed;
• Do not wait months from the date of injury before hiring an attorney, as your right to file claim or lawsuit may be barred; and
• Do not wait days or weeks from the time you are injured to seek medical attention. Your health comes first and also insurance companies are wary of paying for medical bills if treatment is postponed.
This is not an exhaustive list, but they are simple steps you can take in order to protect your rights as accident victim to ensure you are compensated for your injuries. Should you or a loved become seriously injured in Chicago car crash or Chicago truck accident, then call the Bryant Law Group, LLC., for a free legal consultation at 312-614-1076 or go directly to our firm’s website here www.blgchicago.com.