5 things you should never do after a car accident or a slip & fall
- Leave the scene
- Even if you had a fender bender, you should never leave the scene of an accident. You are obligated to make sure the other party is okay, exchange information and contact the authorities
- Admit fault
- You may be tempted to admit the accident was your fault if you think you are guilty, however, you need to leave the finger pointing to the authorities
- Give a statement to the insurance company
- Your insurance company, as well as the one that is representing the other party will want to get a statement from you regarding the accident. A personal injury attorney can guide you and make sure you do not say anything that can be detrimental to your case down the road
- Avoid getting witness statements
- You may be concerned about your injuries and all the other things going on after an accident. However one thing a personal injury attorney will tell you is that you will need witness statements.
- Avoid medical care
- Medical care is the backbone of your case. An injury means nothing without the details from a physician to back up your claim. If you are hurt you need to get checked out ASAP!!
