Car Accident – How to Stay Ahead of Unforeseen
A car accident is invariably a stressful and overwhelming situation. After the chaos of an accident scene and getting medical attention, the last thing an accident victim needs to deal with is the other driver’s insurance company. Insurance companies have armies of claims adjusters and lawyers who are trained to reduce the value of your claim. You should not have to fight these professionals while recovering from painful injuries. Call Nanda and Associates at (905) 405-0199 to schedule a consultation with one of our Mississauga car accident lawyers. We have helped many Mississauga accident victims protect their legal rights.
Here are some of the most important steps to follow after an car accident:
Call a Lawyer as Soon as Possible
At the scene of an accident, you will need to speak with responding police officers. You might also need to get immediate medical attention or make arrangements for your vehicle to be towed. Take care of these things. Go home to rest. Then, as soon as you are able, schedule a consultation with an car accident lawyer. It is important to get a lawyer as soon as possible. Anything you say to the other driver or their insurance company can be used as evidence against you. Once you have a lawyer, he or she will handle all communications with the insurance company. A lawyer will know what to say – or not say – in order to protect your legal right to compensation.
Do Not Say or Post Any Information About the Accident on Social Media
Insurance companies can also use anything you post on social media as evidence against you. This includes statements about what happened and photos of the accident. It can even include pictures of you doing other activities weeks after the accident. Insurance company investigators have been known to use the pictures to prove that you aren’t really as injured as you claim to be. Something as simple as a gym selfie taken months after the accident could be used to claim that you aren’t in pain, because you are still able to work out. Do not post any statements or photos about the accident. Be sure to check your privacy settings regularly. Do not accept friend requests from anyone you don’t know.
Document Your Injuries and Losses
The insurance company is trying to collect evidence against you, so it is important for you to collect evidence of your own. Keep a record of all your medical appointments. Document your pain and discomfort. Write down the ways in which you have been affected by your injuries. (For example, you might be unable to sleep due to your pain. Perhaps you had to miss a sporting event because you were still recovering.) Photograph any visible injuries such as bruising, stitches, or broken bones. All of this documentation can be used to support your personal injury claim and push for a fair settlement offer. If the insurance company refuses to make a fair settlement offer, it can also be used in court to help a jury understand just how much you have been affected by your injuries.
Experienced Mississauga Car Accident Lawyers for All Injury Cases
The effects of a car accident can affect a victim for years to come. Your career, hobbies, home life, and friendships can all be affected by the pain and suffering – and sometimes permanent disabilities – that result from a car accident. Canadian law protects your legal right to be compensated for injuries sustained due to another driver’s negligence. Don’t leave your legal rights unprotected from attacks by the other driver’s insurance company. With an experienced Mississauga car accident lawyer fighting for you, you can rest assured that your legal rights will be protected. Call Nanda and Associates today at (905) 405-0199 or contact for a free consultation with a lawyer. We speak 15 languages, including English, French, Hindi, Punjabi, Gujarati, Bangla, Chinese, Italian, Telugu, and Tamil.
