Personal Injury Accidents: What to Do Next

personal injury accidentsWhether you are involved in a car accident or slip and fall incident, or perhaps bitten by a dog, you will likely need to file a personal injury lawsuit so you can be compensated for your injuries and other damages. However, when these or other similar situations take place, most people have little idea what they need to do next. To make sure you are prepared to work with personal injury lawyers in Tampa, here are important tips to remember when you are involved in a personal injury accident.

Seek Medical Treatment
Your health and recovery is the most important immediate concern. As soon as possible after you are injured, seek appropriate treatment for your injuries. Doing so is the best way to recover or minimize the long-term harm that you will face due to your accident. In addition, your injuries will be documented in your medical charts, providing an important  record of how you were harmed.

Gather Evidence
When involved in a personal injury accident, always gather evidence you can present to your Tampa injury lawyers at Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore. This should include not only photos of any visible injuries you sustained, but also property damage, skid marks on a road, or other important aspects. If you are able to take photos at the scene of the accident, be sure to do so safely.

Watch What You Say and Do
When consulting with your personal injury lawyers in Tampa, you will likely be told to watch what you say and do while your case plays out. For example, should you be contacted by an insurance company, your lawyers will likely advise that you say very little and refer them instead to your Tampa injury lawyers at Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore. Also, it is usually best to refrain from posting comments or photos regarding your accident on social media, since it is likely your accounts are being monitored by the defendant’s attorney and insurance company. Posts and photos on social media can be taken out of context or give an incomplete and often inaccurate view of the full story.

To ensure you are able to be compensated for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering, never leave your legal fate to inexperienced attorneys. Instead, schedule a consultation with the Tampa injury lawyers at Wagner, McLaughlin & Whittemore to discuss your legal options. We would be happy and honored to help you in your time of need.