PERSONAL INJURY
“I’ve been in a motor vehicle accident, what should I do ?”
When you’ve been hurt in a car or motorcycle accident, it’s time to call your attorney . . . Johnny Devine.
Car and motorcycle accidents happen every day, and sometimes they happen to us.
If you’ve been hurt in a car or motorcycle accident, it can be an overwhelming experience. You may find yourself dealing with many things — like injuries, treatment facilities, insurance companies, medical bills, or maybe even an uninsured driver.
So, here are some helpful suggestions if you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident:
If you or someone else has been injured, call 911
- Report the accident to law enforcement officials at the scene or file a report at the police station along with witnesses
- Get driver information: name, address, telephone numbers, drivers license number, insurance company, and vehicle information
- Get officer information: name, badge number, agency (police, deputy, trooper, etc.)
- Get witness information: names, addresses, phone numbers
- If you have a camera, take pictures of your injuries and the scene of the accident
- Consult with Johnny Devine, P.A. before discussing your case with insurance representatives or investigators
- If receiving medical treatment, give your treating physician a detailed description of the accident, the injuries sustained, and any and all current complaints
- Keep copies of all expenses that result from your injuries
- Keep documentation of time lost from work
- Keep a daily diary of specific pains, type and dosage of medications taken, and activity restrictions due to your injuries
Remember: whether it’s the driver that hit you or an insurance company, you can tell them to call your attorney . . . Johnny Devine.