When to Contact an Attorney After an Accident

Seek Medical Attention

After an accident, it is crucial that you seek medical attention immediately. This is important for a few reasons. First, you need to make sure you are okay and do not have any serious injuries. Second, if you wait too long to seek medical attention, the insurance company may try to say your injuries are not related to the accident. And finally, getting medical attention will create a paper trail that will be important for your case.

Assess the Scene of the Accident

Once you have taken care of any immediate needs, you are then able to begin gathering information about the accident. This includes taking pictures of the scene of the accident and any injuries sustained, getting the contact information of any witnesses, and exchanging insurance information with the other driver or drivers if it was a multi-car accident. This information will be crucial when filing a claim and could make or break your case.

File a Police Report

If the accident was serious, you will want to file a police report. This is important because it creates an official record of the accident. The police report will also be useful when filing an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. In addition, if you plan on filing a personal injury lawsuit, it is important to do so within the statute of limitations — in Maryland, this is three years after the accident.
For many, now is a great time to contact an accident lawyer to discuss your case. This is because, depending on the severity of the accident, there may be a lot of paperwork and red tape to deal with. An experienced lawyer will know how to navigate the legal system and get you the compensation you deserve.

Notify Your Insurance Company

After you have gathered all of the necessary information, you will want to contact your insurance company. You will need to let them know that an accident occurred and provide them with any relevant information. It is important to be honest with your insurance company, as any false or misleading information could jeopardize your claim.

Before notifying your insurance company, you may contact your attorney first. This can help if you are uncomfortable with the insurance company or do not know what to say — an experienced car accident lawyer will be able to speak on your behalf and protect your interests.

At Murphy, Falcon & Murphy, we have a friendly team of experienced car accident attorneys who are ready to fight for you. We understand the challenges you are facing and will do everything in our power to help you get the compensation that you need. Here are just a few of the benefits of partnering with our law firm in Baltimore for your car accident case:

• Our team will review your case and help you understand your legal options.
• We will communicate with the insurance companies so you are able to focus on healing.
• Our firm has a lot of experience helping people who have been in car accidents.
• We will work hard to get you the most money possible for your case.
• Our team is here to help you through every step of the process.
• We offer a free consultation so you can learn more about how we can help you.