If you are involved in a car crash, there are several things that you should do to make sure that you get the help and support you need. Initially, you’ll want to get medical attention. After that, you’ll want to focus on learning more about your legal rights. Then, you’ll want to start your claim. 

Taking these steps will help you get the most out of your personal injury claim. That way, you can focus on your recovery instead of financial issues.  

Step 1: Getting medical care 

To start with, the first thing you should do is get medical care for your injuries. The priority is your health, so you must get care as soon as possible. Don’t worry about the cost of seeking care, because if the other party is responsible for your injuries, they should be held liable for your medical expenses.  

Getting medical care right away helps with your claim, too. It shows that you knew you were injured or sought care because of the potential for injuries. The documentation from that emergency room visit and hospital stay will be good for building your case. 

Step 2: Learning more about your legal rights 

Next, you should learn more about your legal rights. For example, do you know the kinds of damages you can seek? Do you know the statute of limitations? Make sure you reach out to someone who can help you with the deadlines and paperwork that you need to complete to make a claim. 

Step 3: Start your claim  

As soon as possible following a crash, you should start your claim. There is a deadline for personal injury claims, so starting your claim early helps prevent you from losing the right to file one in the future.  

If an insurance agent calls and tries to get you to settle, forward them to your attorney. You need to gather information about how much this injury will cost you before you can decide if a settlement is the right option for you. If not, then there are other options, such as pursuing litigation against an insurance company.