Actions to Take to Strengthen Personal Injury Claims

If you suffered an injury due to the negligence of another and need to file a personal injury claim or lawsuit, the steps you take immediately following the accident impact the case you can make.  Evidence and information that help your attorney make the strongest possible case is readily available at the accident scene or immediately following.  But as time goes on, this vital evidence may be much harder to come by.

Some important steps to take

When the accident occurs, stay calm so you can be in full control of the situation, and put on hazard lights or set off flares to alert others to pass by with caution. 

Other important steps to take right away include the following:

1 Write down all of the circumstances and details about the accident.
2 Get full contact information for witnesses and parties involved
3 Get pertinent insurance information if available.
4 Photograph damaged property, personal injuries, and the accident scene.
5 Save bloody or torn clothing as well as debris that can describe what happened.
6 Seek medical attention even if the injuries seem minor.
7 Call the police and have an accident report filed.
8 Do not give any statements or sign any documents without your attorney.

After an accident, it is not unusual for the vehicles involved to be towed away and sometimes totaled.  The accident scene is also cleaned up and debris removed.  People who witnessed the accident also leave the scene.

So it is imperative to move quickly to document all aspects of the accident scene before these resources are lost forever.  The Law Offices of Robert N. Edwards are skilled and experienced at gathering all of the evidence and information that supports your personal injury claim.  With over 30 years of experience in this field, you will be, truly, in "good hands".

The actions you take following the accident or incident that resulted in your injuries help to make the body of evidence richer and your claim against the responsible party irrefutable.  Conversely, the lack of evidence, such as police reports and photographs, gives the defense an opportunity to make its case stronger.

As a personal injury law firm in Anoka County, MN, the Law Offices of Robert N. Edwards can steer you through the process so you can avoid the many pitfalls that can derail or stall the progress of your claim.  If you have been injured or traumatized by a serious accident, please call Attorney Edwards at 763-427-1400 today for the legal assistance you need to restore your mental, physical, and financial well-being.