The Steps You Want to Take to Protect Your Rights
You’ve been hurt in an automobile accident in Oklahoma. Maybe you can’t work because of your injuries or maybe you need extensive medical treatment, which may not be fully covered by insurance. It’s important to carefully choose a lawyer to handle your personal injury claim. There are good reasons why you need a proven Oklahoma car accident attorney.
The Important Things to Do to Protect Your Legal Rights after an Illinois Truck Accident
According to industry sources, there are more than 165,000 commercial truck accidents in the United States every year.
When you have been involved in a crash involving a commercial truck, your first priority should always be your health. Immediately do a self-assessment to determine the nature and extent of your injuries. If you have suffered any type of trauma to your head, neck, back or spine, stay right where you are, provided you can do so safely, until emergency responders arrive. They’ll be able to quickly determine if you need to travel to the hospital by ambulance or if other emergency procedures are necessary.
Even if you are able to walk away from the accident, seek medical attention as soon as possible, whether in a hospital emergency room, at an urgent care facility or in the offices of your primary care physician. This ensures that you document those injuries directly tied to the accident. Be certain to tell medical professionals about anything that seems out of the ordinary. Don’t focus on your obvious injuries and neglect to mention the stiffness in your neck, back or shoulders.
If at all possible, gather information while you are still at the scene of the accident. That includes:
- Contact information for anyone who was involved in the accident or who witnessed what happened
- Pictures of anything relevant to the crash, including damage to all vehicles, your injuries, the weather at the time of the accident and any roadway conditions that may have contributed to the crash
As soon as possible, you want to hire experienced legal counsel, so that you take the right steps to fully protect your legal rights.
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