How to File an Accident or Injury Claim
February 4, 2010 By Law Office of Steven E. Slootsky, Attorneys at Law
When the negligence of others causes any type of significant injury in Florida, it is important to know what to do at the time the accident occurs and how to preserve your right to fair compensation for your medical and other costs.
Steps for filing a personal injury claim
Step 1: Seek medical attention for anyone injured.
Step 2: If possible, try to preserve as much evidence from the accident as possible. Photos of your injuries and of whatever caused the accident (vehicles, defective products, and so forth), items damaged in the accident, and even the clothing you wore when you were injured are examples, along with copies of police reports.
Step 3: Retain receipts for all medical visits, medications needed, and medical devices, such as crutches, purchased as a result of your injury.
Step 4: As soon as possible, contact a local attorney. Experienced West Palm Beach accident attorneys understand the local laws and processes to help you determine what steps you must take to preserve all rights for your specific situation. You should not talk to insurance adjusters or opposing attorneys until you consult skilled West Palm Beach accident lawyers, who can provide valuable advice about how to handle interactions with opposing parties.
Your attorney can help in many ways:
Advise you of the merits of your individual case
Present the options available for seeking compensation for your injuries
Provide legal resources, such as expert witnesses or specialized forensic investigators to build evidence
Help handle insurance claims to ensure you obtain a fair settlement for expenses
Help you interact with representatives of all negligent parties to preserve your rights.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Steven E. Slootsky
If your injury took place in Florida, contact a West Palm Beach personal injury attorney at the Law Office of Steven E. Slootsky right away. Our attorneys focus primarily on personal injury cases. We provide customized, effective legal representation for every case.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
Step 1: Seek medical attention for anyone injured.
Step 2: If possible, try to preserve as much evidence from the accident as possible. Photos of your injuries and of whatever caused the accident (vehicles, defective products, and so forth), items damaged in the accident, and even the clothing you wore when you were injured are examples, along with copies of police reports.
Step 3: Retain receipts for all medical visits, medications needed, and medical devices, such as crutches, purchased as a result of your injury.
Step 4: As soon as possible, contact a local attorney. Experienced West Palm Beach accident attorneys understand the local laws and processes to help you determine what steps you must take to preserve all rights for your specific situation. You should not talk to insurance adjusters or opposing attorneys until you consult skilled West Palm Beach accident lawyers, who can provide valuable advice about how to handle interactions with opposing parties.
Your attorney can help in many ways:
Advise you of the merits of your individual case
Present the options available for seeking compensation for your injuries
Provide legal resources, such as expert witnesses or specialized forensic investigators to build evidence
Help handle insurance claims to ensure you obtain a fair settlement for expenses
Help you interact with representatives of all negligent parties to preserve your rights.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Steven E. Slootsky
If your injury took place in Florida, contact a West Palm Beach personal injury attorney at the Law Office of Steven E. Slootsky right away. Our attorneys focus primarily on personal injury cases. We provide customized, effective legal representation for every case.
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Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this publication, it is not intended to provide legal advice as individual situations will differ and should be discussed with an expert and/or lawyer. For specific technical or legal advice on the information provided and related topics, please contact the author.
