It’s a rainy evening at dusk, and you slow for traffic congestion when you are suddenly rear-ended at a high rate of speed. You immediately experience some soreness and are worried about how you will get your vehicle’s property damage repaired. It’s a scary and frustrating process to be involved in a motor vehicle accident. But, you do not have to navigate this process alone. There are certain steps you should take to protect your interests in making a personal injury claim arising out of a motor vehicle accident. 

First, it is of critical importance that you contact the local police department to come to the accident scene and create an accident report. The accident report will detail information about all of the drivers involved, automobile insurance coverage, and a determination of fault. This determination of fault is the best method for ensuring the other driver’s auto insurance policy provides coverage for both your property damage and medical expenses.

Next, it is equally important that you see a physician right away to document your injuries. Many people experience general soreness after a motor vehicle accident and believe it will fade with time. The types of injuries that involve soreness and bruising but no long-term damage are referred to as soft tissue injuries. It is the best-case scenario that you have a soft tissue injury. However, the most common injuries from motor vehicle accidents are spinal disc bulges to the neck and lower back. These injuries often start the same way as soft tissue injuries, with soreness and general discomfort. The danger of spinal disc injuries is that they develop over time. The soreness turns to an aching and radiating pain into the limbs and your ability to carry out daily activities is greatly decreased. These severe symptoms may not appear until three months after the motor vehicle accident. If you did not see a physician early to document your complaints, an auto accident insurer is unlikely to cover medical treatment costs from a spinal disc injury. The best way to protect your interests and make sure your past and future medical expenses are covered is to see a doctor as soon as possible after your motor vehicle accident to document all symptoms of discomfort. 

An insurance company can begin the process of calling and questioning the drivers involved in a motor vehicle accident as early as the same day of the accident. They will request verbal and written statements and continue to make monthly requests for information. It can be an annoyance during your road to recovery to worry about negotiating with the auto insurance company, especially when the company’s primary concern is saving company money. Insurance companies can place many obstacles in your path toward obtaining the compensation you deserve. However, a seasoned auto accident attorney can help protect your interests and take the burden of negotiating with the insurance company off of your shoulders. 

Contact a knowledgeable car accident attorney at The Law Office of Lee & Harry at (215) 764-5533 today for a free consultation to discuss how we can assist you in making your personal injury claim and protecting your personal and fina