If you've been the victim of a serious motor vehicle accident, your ability to recover money for your injuries and losses could be greatly impacted by actions that you take immediately after your injury. Protect your ability to bring a successful personal injury lawsuit by taking proper precautions.
Your first step should always be to get immediate medical attention. Your second step should be to consult an experienced car accident attorney for sound legal counsel. The Denver motor vehicle accident lawyers at Elkus, Sisson & Rosenstein, P.C., can help you understand your options for financial recovery and help you get an accurate medical diagnosis from a specialist in your type of injuries.
Boulder Driving Accident Lawyers
We represent people injured in any type of accident caused by the reckless or negligent actions of another, including:
- Car accidents
- Motorcycle accidents
- Pedestrian and bicycle accidents
- Truck accidents
- Accidents involving uninsured and underinsured motorists
While it is always best to speak directly with an injury lawyer, here are a few things to consider immediately after an accident in order to protect your future ability to bring a personal injury or wrongful death suit.
Do not make immediate written or recorded statements regarding the motor vehicle accident, or admit fault in any way. You may not, in fact, have full information about the cause of your accident so it is premature to assume or deny fault.
When possible, preserve evidence that can be used to prove your case. At Elkus, Sisson & Rosenstein, we work with professional investigators to gather and review evidence. It can be helpful if you or a family member:
- Gathers the names of witnesses at the scene. Memory is fickle and witnesses often cannot remember key information when a trial occurs months later. It's best to have an investigator speak with them soon after the accident.
- Ensures the damaged car or motorcycle is stored for examination. A defective part may have contributed to your accident or made your injuries more severe. The damaged vehicle can also provide valuable clues about speed, direction and other factors in the accident.
- Takes photos of the accident scene as soon as possible. If road construction contributed to your accident, construction may end before your court case begins and your attorney will no longer be able to assess blockages to your view or roadway problems.
Do not sign any waivers or agreements until you've checked with your attorney. If you are accepting a settlement for property damage, make sure it does not include your personal injury claim.
The insurance industry begins immediately to work against you in your motor vehicle accident claim, trying to minimize your injuries and shift responsibility to you. You can count on the personal injury lawyers at Elkus, Sisson & Rosenstein, P.C., to protect your interests and your rights to compensation should the other person be found at fault for your motor vehicle accident.
Contact our Denver, Colorado, law office for prompt and professional legal help if you or a loved one has been injured.
