While driving note that it’s possible to be involved in accidents from mistakes of other drivers. If you did not cause the accident, then it’s better to apply for a personal injury lawsuit to be compensated. But before you get to that point, there are several things to do on the scene of the accident. When the accident is not major, move the vehicle from the road to avoid more accidents. If there are injuries the first thing to do, if you can, is to make a call to 911 for immediate help. At times it’s hard to call 911 due to the extent of the injury, let someone else make the call.
It’s important to check on the passengers whether they are safe. If you can, move to get them out of the car for safety and if possible place the road safety signs to avoid more accidents. If you or the passenger are severely injured do not try to move instead wait for paramedics to assist you on this. When not badly injured apply simple first aid using the kit on the car as you wait for the paramedics.
Ensure that you capture all the details of the vehicle that caused the accident. Get the license plate number, the model, the color, the insurance company, the driver’s full name, and the driving license number. If you can, capture the images of the accident from different sides to get more solid evidence. Remember you need to know the exact location and time for the accident and if you can get a witness for the same.
Next, you need to ensure that the relevant authorities have documented the accident within the area. Record the detail of the police officer on site, the name, badge number, and the station. Get a copy of the information collected from the police for easier reference.
It’s after treatment that you start to prepare a personal injury lawsuit to be compensated. You need a personal injury lawyer to help in the preparation of the lawsuit and also who will represent you during the hearing of the lawsuit. Note that you need to keep track of your medical condition after the accident, the medication used, the amount of money paid for the treatment for easier reference. Also you need to have proof on the effect of the accident to your personal and public life like whether you suffered from stress and trauma. Note also if the accident leads to loss of a job when you cannot conduct daily duties, you need to include this on the lawsuit so that you can get better compensation.