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Your Auto Accident Settlement: What to do After the Accident...
The accident has happened and now you need to start thinking about your personal injury auto accident settlement. You know who's at fault - maybe it’s one person, several people or a company. You’ve got medical bills to pay and lost wages to make up. You might even want compensation for a lot of undue pain and suffering. Because of all this, you want to get the biggest insurance settlement possible. This is money that you need and deserve. Still, no matter how obvious things may be to you, the insurance company isn’t going to just give their money away. They'll do everything they can to show that their client wasn’t the only one liable, or that your damages weren’t as severe as you say. (Note: The advice in this section is applicable to all types of personal injury accident claims, not just car collisions.) What we cover in this section: Personal Injury Complaints: What to Do After the Accident... There are certain actions to take immediately after a car collision (or other personal injury incident) which will secure your safety and increase the likelihood of winning your claim. Prepare yourself for the worst-case scenario by reading this page. Car Accident Questions Answered: The First Few Days... The first few days after your accident are the most important to your auto accident settlement. There are actions you need to take to protect yourself and to prepare for filing your claim. Symptoms of Whiplash and Other Health Concerns... Your health should be your first priority, especially when a neck injury could be involved. It's important to seek medical attention to insure your good health, to identify seen or unseen injuries, and to have all this information on record. Good Note Taking Skills: What You Need to Put In Writing... Written documentation of your accident is important. From notes at the scene to claim letters sent to your insurance company, you need written proof to support your claim. Keeping good records of everything relating to your injury claim will pave the way to a good auto accident settlement. Negotiating Advice: What NOT to Say... Bite your tongue. There are a some things you just shouldn’t say while processing an injury claim. Don't absolve other parties because they're upset at the scene, don't admit fault and don't sign anything. Car Accident Photos: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words... Accident pictures bring reality to your claim. Pictures taken at the scene make your claim more believable and dramatic - improving your chances for a fair insurance settlement offer. After your accident, keep your cool and aim your camera phone. Evidence Preservation and Witness Statements... Convincing evidence is an important aid to your settlement. The more evidence you gather, the greater chance for your auto accident settlement to be paid by the insurance company. Learn the different kinds of evidence you need and how to collect them. Car Accident Reports If the police are called to the scene of an accident, chances are they'll complete a car accident report. This report will have a ton of information essential to your claim and could be a determining factor in settlement negotiations. Learn all about car accident reports on this page. Auto Accident Reports and More About Witness Statements... Witness statements back up your story of how the accident happened. Witnesses may be friends who were with you at the scene or strangers who saw your accident. You must ask witnesses the right questions, in the right way, to strengthen your case. Personal Injury Statute of Limitations Laws... A statute of limitation is a legal guideline for how long you can wait to file a lawsuit. It's important to know the personal injury statute of limitations in your state. Your ability to get an auto accident settlement may depend on it. Bad Faith Bargaining Practices: What They're Not Allowed to Do... Bad faith insurance practices are an unfortunate element you may encounter when filing your injury claim. But if you're familiar with what they are you can protect yourself against them. You need to be prepared to defend your claim against bad faith insurance companies. Return from Auto Accident Settlement to the Personal Injury Settlement Guide How Much Is Your Case Worth? Find out NOW! Complete this form for a FREE case review by an experienced attorney... The accuracy of information on this site is not guaranteed. Information on this site is strictly opinion and should not be considered formal legal advice. Under no circumstances should the information on this site be used to make decisions about the proper course of a legal matter. Click below to read our full User Agreement, Disclaimer and Copyright Information.
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