Accidents happen. Accidents happen on the road, at the gym, at the mall, at school, or perhaps even at the movie theater. But sometimes, what happens isn’t your fault and you are entitled compensation. If you’ve suffered bodily harm by another person’s fault, these are the steps you will want to take to boost your chances of being adequately compensated.

1. File a police report. This is critical, as it creates an official record of the incident and will be helpful with insurance claims, especially if the incident goes to court.
2. Compile witness contact information. The police may not speak with everyone who was a witness to the information, but witnesses can support your story and strengthen your case.
3. Seek treatment and document your treatment and your injuries. Of course, you need to seek immediate treatment for any injury but keeping a journal of your injuries and documenting any treatment you receive will prove vitally important for any settlement.
4. Do not post about any of your injuries on any social media accounts.
5. Talk to an attorney before speaking to your insurance company or the responsible party’s insurance company. There are two reasons for this. First, your attorney will prepare you for your conversation with the insurance company or potentially speak on your behalf. Secondly, your attorney should hear your concerns and should be taking on the burden of dealing with the other party so you can focus on treatment and getting better.
6. Finally, report the case to your insurance company.

If you have recently suffered an injury and need to discuss the circumstances of your case with an experienced attorney, please get in touch with us at (626) 240-0714 or schedule a free consultation.