What To Do After An Accident

Central Illinois Car and Truck Accident Lawyer

Although each and every accident situation is different, there are important actions you may be able to take that will help your attorneys in preparing the case. As a service to potential clients, we have provided a list of these steps below. For further information or to speak directly with an attorney about a car or truck accident, contact our law firm today.

After a motor vehicle accident, don't get injured twice. Here is what you can do:

• See a doctor, even if you do not feel your injuries require that you do. It is important to get ANY injury documented medically. Once your immediate medical needs have been taken care of, consider hiring an attorney. Chances are good the insurance companies already have attorneys working to minimize or deny your claim.
• Keep a journal and jot down everything you can remember about the accident. Take care to note potential witnesses, the sequence of events, and even things that do not seem relevant or important to you right now. These details can be important.
• Have a friend or family member take photos of the accident scene as soon as possible. These pictures can document critical evidence that may be degraded or rendered unusable after only a few days.
• Document your personal expenses. Keep records of prescription receipts, doctor bills, car rental costs, lost wages, and any other expenses you incur as a result of the accident.
• Do not talk about the circumstances surrounding the accident with anyone — doctors, nurses, and hospital staff included. Insurance companies may be able to use anything you say now, against you later.

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The Decatur, Illinois, law firm of Shay & Associates represents accident victims from throughout the Central Illinois region. For a free consultation and an honest evaluation of your case, with no risk or obligation to you, call us at 217-917-4288 in Decatur, or 217-523-5900 in Springfield, or contact us directly via e-mail at either of our office locations today.