What To Do If You Have Been Injured In a Car Accident
Steps to Take After a Car Accident
Media, Pennsylvania, Auto Accident Attorney
Attorney Deborah M. Truscello has more than 23 years of experience representing individuals who have been injured in car accidents throughout Pennsylvania. If you have been injured in an auto accident, we hope you can use this information to point you in the right direction. We also invite you to contact our law office to schedule a free consultation, where we can discuss your specific legal options.
Injured in a Car Accident? What You Need to Do:
- Call the police — This should be done as soon as possible following an accident to file an accident report. Without taking this important step, it will be much more difficult to seek compensation for your injuries, medical expenses, and other damages.
- Seek medical attention — Whether you are dealing with serious injuries or seemingly minor ones, it is critical to seek medical attention after being involved in a car accident. Even if you feel ok, you may have suffered serious injuries such as internal bleeding, soft tissue injuries, or bone fractures. Additionally, your case will be more difficult to prove without medical documentation.
- Call your insurance company — Call your insurance company after the accident, but do not admit fault. There may be an investigation of your accident where the cause of the accident will be determined.
- Contact a personal injury attorney — Working with a personal injury attorney is very important if you have been injured in a car accident. The insurance company will do whatever it can to protect its own financial interests — not yours. An attorney advocate can ensure that your rights and financial interests are protected throughout the process.
Contact a Pennsylvania Car Accident Lawyer Today
If you have been injured in an auto accident, do not hesitate to contact our law office. In a free consultation, we will explain your rights and help you identify a course of legal action.
