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Whether you have been involved in a car accident, suffered an injury at work, or fallen victim to a defective product, there are several steps you need to take to best protect yourself and begin the process of developing a strong claim.

1. Seek Medical Care Immediately

Your health and well-being should be your number one priority above all else. If you have suffered a personal injury, it is absolutely necessary you obtain the medical treatment you need to minimize further injury. If you have been injured in a car accident or while working, do not hesitate to seek out medical assistance.

Seeking medical care immediately helps to (1) prevent further injury, (2) allows you to better understand your condition, and (3) helps to create a paper trail showing that you did receive medical attention. Failing to visit a doctor soon after your accident can make it much more difficult to prove that the injuries you suffered were a direct link to the incident and were serious enough to warrant compensation.

In addition, ensure that you follow all of your doctor’s orders as it is pivotal to proving your claim. You will want to take all medications as prescribed and attend all follow-up appointments. Failure to do so can greatly weaken your claim.

2. Begin Collecting Information/Evidence

Depending on the circumstances of your situation, you will want to begin collecting information yourself or have a trusted family member/friend work on your behalf. In many instances, the party responsible for your injury may attempt to get rid of the evidence, so it is essential that you begin this process as soon as possible.

If you have been involved in a car or truck accident:

• Collect information from the other driver including their name and all of their contact, driver’s license, and insurance information.
• Take pictures of the scene of the accident including the vehicles involved and their license plates.
• Note the road conditions, road signs, any skid marks, and any other forms of evidence that show you were involved in an accident.
• Contact your local police department, and get the contact information of the police officer that responded to the crash and took down the report. You will need to secure this document sooner rather than later.

If you have been involved in a work accident:

• Report the incident as soon as possible to your boss/employer.
• Gather evidence from the scene of the accident such as pictures of the scene (if you are hospitalized ask a trusted coworker to do so for you).
• Note down exactly what took place before and after the accident, as well as any medical information you were provided with.
• Follow the guidelines set forth by your employer to begin the process of securing workers’ compensation if necessary.
• Seek out guidance from a capable attorney if your employer denies responsibility for the accident or if you are having trouble securing workers’ compensation.

If you have suffered an injury as the result of a defective product:

• Seek medical attention.
• Speak with your doctor about symptoms and side effects you suspect may be from a defective medication you are taking.
• Do NOT throw away the product; make sure to keep all documentation and packaging related to the product as well.

3. Seek Out a Qualified Attorney

One of the most important steps you can take following your accident is to seek the guidance and assistance of a qualified Mission personal injury attorney. An experienced attorney can:

• Help you to fully understand your situation and your rights.
• Help you secure evidence and issue a spoliation letter to ensure that opposing parties adequately preserve all relevant evidence.
• Represent you in your dealings with the insurance companies and their adjusters.
• Represent you in civil court.

How Our Mission Personal Injury Attorneys Can Help You

Accidents happen at the most unexpected moments. When you are facing a serious injury, trust in the dependable attorneys of Ramos James Law, PLLC, to deliver the care and legal guidance you deserve. Our team is capable of providing services in the following legal practice areas: