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What To Do After A Car Accident
5 Steps That You Should Take After Being In An Accident
If you've just been hurt in a
car accident, then there are certain steps that will put you in the best position to
obtain fair compensation for your damages.
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Take Pictures of the Scene
One of the most important things that you can do is take pictures of the
vehicle damage, the road, and anything else that was damaged in the accident.
Once everything is cleared away, it can be difficult to reconstruct what
actually happened. Visual evidence may be vital to proving your case.
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Get Examined by a Doctor
Make sure that you go to a physician immediately following an accident
and tell them every symptom that you are experiencing, even if it is minor.
Injuries can be subtle at first, then over time become severe & costly.
Keep all records of your visits, medications, discussions, and bills.
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Do not give any statements to your insurance company
After fulfilling your obligation to tell your insurance company that the
accident occurred, don't provide any further information until you
retain a car accident lawyer. They may use your statements against you later on.
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Do not post about the accident online
Refrain from using social media to talk about your accident or injuries
because your insurance company can access these details and use them to
skew your real position.
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Don't talk about your insurance coverage
Hold back from discussing the terms of your insurance coverage with anyone.
Your accident attorney will handle all claims and negotiations from the
point you retain them.
Hiring a Lawyer Doesn't Have to Be Expensive
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contingency fee basis. This means that you don't have to pay us any attorney fees
until and unless we win your case. Our Clearwater car accident lawyers
have won awards for their representation and have a
track record of more than 50 jury trials. By choosing to retain a lawyer from our firm, you won't have to worry
about whether or not you can afford your car accident attorney!
Want to know if you have a good case and how to begin? If so, then request
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your story and provide you with an honest assessment of your car accident
case in Clearwater or Tampa Bay.