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Auto accidents result in thousands of injuries and deaths every year. They are quickly becoming the main cause of preventable death in the world, especially in the United States. Whether you are driving a car, are a passenger, or a pedestrian involved in an accident with a car, you may have grounds to base an accident claim, including:

  • Speeding
  • Driving under the influence of alcohol or other drugs
  • Defective vehicle
  • Defective roadway
  • Hazardous weather conditions
  • Distracted driver
  • Failure of someone to follow posted traffic signs
  • Driving too closely
  • Uninsured driver

Auto accidents can be devastating to families and daily life. Injuries are often severe or deadly. If you are the victim or family member of a victim of a car accident, you may be entitled to compensation for:

  • Serious injuries
  • Medical expenses
  • Pedestrians involved
  • Loss of income
  • Vehicle damages
  • Emotional suffering

What to Do if You're in an Accident
If you are not too injured, the first thing you’ll want to do is move your vehicle onto the side of the road if possible to avoid causing any further accidents.
Next check for any injured parties and call 911. The operator will call all the necessary services: police, ambulance, fire truck.
Try to collect all relevant contact information from the other people involved:

  • License numbers
  • Names
  • Addresses
  • Phone numbers
  • Insurance information

If you have pen and paper, start a log of any injuries you have sustained and how they happened. Notes written at the scene could be enormously important in any later legal action.

If you did not receive medical attention on the scene, be sure and seek medical care immediately after the auto accident, even if you don't feel injured. Most people experience adrenaline surges during an accident. You may be in shock and may have injuries that you are not aware of. Whiplash injuries are notorious for their delayed symptoms and long-lasting pain when not treated immediately. Some head injuries also have delayed symptoms. If you inform the police at the accident scene that you are not in need of medical care, it could come back to bite you later.

Finally, report the accident to your insurance company and call an experience auto accident attorney. You’ll want to consult with an attorney even if you don’t expect to go to court. Others involved in the accident may file a claim against you. Be sure to consult with your attorney before signing any documents, whether they are from your insurance company, the other driver’s insurance company or any other parties involved in the accident.

For more information on what to do if you are in a car accident, view our auto accident questions.

Who Pays for Injuries and Damage After an Accident?
When you are involved in an auto accident, you will have to deal with the insurance company receive compensation for bills and to settle the claim. The main issues that arise are insurance coverage, liability and damages. Claims for injuries after a car accident will be the responsibility of the person at fault for the accident.

If you are responsible for the car accident, your liability insurance will pay for the other driver's property damage and personal injuries. If someone else is at fault, their liability insurance will pay for your property damage and injuries.

Sometimes the at fault party does not have insurance or has minimal insurance coverage. This is a situation where your insurance company may compensate you if you have uninsured or under-insured coverage on your policy.

If the damage or injury was caused by improper maintenance of the road the accident occurred on, the government agency responsible for the maintenance may be liable for expenses incurred as a result of the car accident.

Determining whether you are receiving a fair settlement can be difficult. The law firm of Robert J. Dewey, P.A. in Charlotte will help you determine what you are entitled to before agreeing to any settlement or signing anything. We can also represent you in dealing with your insurance company and any others that might be involved.
Please contact us today to schedule your free consultation.

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