You have been in a car accident- now what?
Some practical tips for getting through your accident with out pulling all of your hair out.
What do I do with my wrecked car?
If another person hit you and it’s their fault and your vehicle can be repaired-find a reputable repair shop and let them deal with the adverse insurance company over the cost of repairs. If you get in the middle of it- it will not be a happy experience for you. If your repair shop will not deal directly with the other guys insurance company-find a new repair shop.
What if it’s totaled?
Get the best information regarding market value you can and be prepared to negotiate. Do not forget you are entitled to tax, title and license fees in addition to the value of your car.
I was injured what do I do?
Get medical treatment and do it sooner rather than later. The insurance company will discount your claim with long gaps in treatment. Many people try to “tough it out” and it actually hurts their auto accident injury claim by delaying necessary treatment.
What if I am still having problems?
If you still have medical problems don’t be afraid to ask your medical care provider for more specialized medical tests, such as CT scans or MRI testing. Discovering the extent of the injury and documenting the claim are very important to a car accident injury case.
Can I leave the medical open and settle my case?
No- once you settle the case, the claim is over and will not be revived- make certain you have been given a clean bill of health by a doctor you trust.
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