Car Accident Attorney
How to act after bodily injury in a car accident?
A car accident is undoubtedly a difficult experience, especially when it has caused physical injury. In this article we will explain what is important to do after an accident so that you maintain your health and can receive financial compensation for the damage caused to you.
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Receiving primary medical care
The most important thing in any accident is to get primary medical care, in order to prevent the aggravation of the injury. Call MADA, who will take care of you at the scene of the accident and, if necessary, take you by ambulance to a nearby hospital. Aside from the health aspect, getting immediate medical attention is also of legal and economic importance to you. The more detailed and clear medical records there are, close to the time of the accident the easier it will be to prove the causal connection between the physical damage you are suffering from, and the accident and receive the full monetary compensation. Therefore, when receiving medical treatment, be sure to explain to the nurse and the doctor your injury, what are the symptoms you are feeling and do not skip any detail, even if it seems insignificant to you at the time. Also make sure that everything you said is recorded in the medical report accurately and get a copy of it before you leave home.
Keep medical records
Be sure to keep all medical documents related to the accident: such initial medical report, hospitalization documents, test results, diagnoses, medical certificates, opinions of each doctor who examined and treated you, etc. Medical records are of immense importance because on the basis of which the amount of monetary compensation you will receive from the insurance company or from the court would cease and you will have to file a claim against it. It is highly recommended to take a few copies of each document and prepare a neat medical file with which you will reach the lawyer who will handle your claim with the insurance company. Also, keep all receipts for medical expenses you were required to incur due to the accident such as medications, travel for treatments, medical aids and more.
Report to Police
After you have received medical treatment, go to the police as soon as possible and report the accident and all the details you know about it, including the details of the drivers, witnesses to the accident and whether there were any, etc. You must arrive at the police station with a driver’s license and vehicle license, a compulsory insurance certificate and a medical certificate relating to the accident. In addition to the legal obligation to report a road accident to the police, you need a permit from the police in order for the hospital treatment to be free of charge and this is of great importance, especially if you are evacuated by ambulance. In addition, the insurance company to which you will file the compensation claim will also require approval from the police.
Obtaining legal representation
The next step is to apply for legal representation so that you can receive the full financial compensation for the bodily injuries caused to you due to the accident. The compensating party is the insurance company or Karnit Corporation in case the driver’s details are unknown, for example in the event of a hit-and-run accident. Please note that your entitlement to monetary compensation is even if you are at fault in the accident, because when it comes to car accidents, the principle of absolute liability applies. Insurance companies take care of their financial interest and therefore make great efforts to try and find reasons to dismiss the claim. Therefore, the injured party needs the professional legal representation of a lawyer who specializes in torts and insurance. The lawyer who is knowledgeable in the law, the case law and the conduct of the insurance companies, will significantly increase the chance of receiving the claim and if a rejection letter is received, will act to change the decision or file a claim in court when necessary.
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