At the Scene, gather information:
1. Get all information available about the other driver including name, address, phone number, date of birth, driver's license number, insurance company and insurance policy number.
2. Seek medical attention right away. Symptoms may not show up for several days.
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Seek medical treatment.
Of course, in an emergency, hospital treatment is first. A diminished value in injury cases is often attributed to lack of treatment (and lack of documentation regarding the severity of an injury). Sometimes a simple hospital visit or follow-up referral is not sufficient to document a claim, and specialists are required.
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Get immediate representation.
Many people believe that hiring an attorney is the last thing to do. However, legal representation early in the process may help you from falling into the traps and pitfalls which laypeople may not know about. We can make sure that your injury is properly documented (often beginning with hospital treatment). We can make sure that the proper parties are stepping up to the plate -- and in most cases, we are able to help you avoid a deductible.
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