If you have been involved in a car accident in Huntington, there are a few steps you can take to ensure your well-being and help the settlement process.
Seek medical care. Immediately after a crash, call 911 and assess whether anyone needs medical attention or not. Even if you do not feel much pain, please know that the signs and symptoms of many car accident injuries may not appear until hours or even days after the crash. Let a doctor examine you and make a diagnosis.
Gather evidence. Using a smartphone or another camera, take photos of everything, including damage to the vehicles, injuries, possible causes of the crash, and more. Get the names and contact information of everyone involved as well as from eyewitnesses to the crash.
Report the crash to your carrier. You are required to let your insurer know what happened but stick to a simple report. Let them know an incident occurred and give them the other driver’s information. Do not give a recorded statement or talk about the extent of your injuries.
Call an attorney. If another driver caused your injuries, their insurance carrier will do everything possible to lower how much they pay you. Your attorney will work to secure maximum compensation.