Have your injuries treated by a medical professional. Following the accident you should also have a complete physical check-up. You may have injuries from the accident that are not readily apparent to you, a physical examination will help your doctor determine the best treatment for you.

You need to complete all treatment and medication that your doctor prescribes.

It is important to have the driver’s license number, date of birth, and insurance company information of all drivers involved in the accident. Write down the names of anyone who witnessed the accident. Ask for all relevant police and investigator information. Take photographs of the accident scene at an appropriate and safe time.

As soon as you can write down everything you can about the accident. You want to include specifics about the intersection where the accident took place, the time of day, weather conditions, etc. In addition to recording how the accident happened keep track of how the injury affects your everyday life. Record doctor’s appointments, time taken off work, etc.

Insurance companies will ask for your statement and may want you to sign documents regarding the accident. This includes your own insurance company. Do not sign or say anything about the accident without speaking to your personal injury lawyer first.

A lawyer can explain all of the details about the nuances of your case to make sure that you are compensated fairly for what you have been through.