Boston Car Accident Information — Lawyers Who Care
Car accidents happen fast. However, injuries can be lasting and can even lead to financial problems. The financial and legal matters that follow a car accident can be complicated. However, with the advice and guidance of a skilled car accident injury lawyer, you can focus on your physical recovery, not legal problems.
The attorneys at Dane Shulman Associates, LLC, offer informative advice to individuals and families who have been affected by serious car accidents and other motor vehicle accidents in Massachusetts. We advise accident victims and their families of important steps they can take following an accident to ensure their interests are fully protected. Call 866-942-6740 or contact our law firm online to arrange a free consultation.
Important Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Rights After a Car Wreck
With the exception of seeking proper medical attention and contacting an experienced personal injury lawyer, the most important thing you can do to protect your interests after a car accident is to understand that neither your insurance company nor the other driver's insurance company is on your side. Anything you say to an insurance representative may be used later against you to deny or minimize payment for your personal injury claim.
Do's and Don'ts After a Car Accident
- DO report the accident to the police and to your insurance company.
- DON'T talk to the insurance company without talking to a lawyer first (except to report the accident).
- DON'T accept blame or fault for the accident.
- DON'T tell the insurance company that you're fine (injuries may take weeks or months to manifest).
- DON'T let the insurance company record any statements.
- DON'T sign any releases until the full scope of your injuries is known.
- DON'T believe that the insurance company will simply offer the full and fair value of what you are entitled.
- DO call an experienced car accident attorney as soon as possible to ensure your right to full financial recovery is protected.
Some additional things you can do to protect your interests following a car accident include: taking pictures of the accident scene, vehicles and visible injuries; obtain contact information for all involved parties and any witnesses and seek medical evaluation even if you do not think you are injured. Many injuries, such as closed head injuries, may take weeks or months before they can be identified and diagnosed.
Contact Our Massachusetts Car Accident Injury Attorneys
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car wreck, act quickly to protect your right to full compensation. Contact our Boston car accident attorneys for a free consultation. Call us to make an appointment: 617-379-1786 or toll free at 866-942-6740.
