Whether you've been involved in a car accident, suffered a slip and fall, or been the victim of medical malpractice, personal injury law exists to help you recover from the harm done. But to get the law on your side, you'll need to build a case. Miraldi & Barrett Co., L.P.A. Personal Injury Attorneys in Lorain, OH, will help you with your claim.

For the best chance of success, follow these steps:

1. Seek Medical Help

The most important step immediately after an accident is to get treatment for your injuries. Not only is it dangerous to go without seeing a doctor, but if your case goes to court, the defendant may argue that your injuries weren’t that serious if you didn't get medical care.

2. Gather Evidence

As soon as your injuries and any emergency responders allow, start gathering evidence. Have someone take pictures of the accident scene and your physical injuries. Get contact information from witnesses. This will help an attorney prove your case, particularly when physical evidence may have been altered or removed soon after the incident.

3. Listen to Your Lawyers

Your next step should be to talk to a personal injury lawyer—and then listen. Many personal injury cases are not worth the time and expense of pursuing them in court due to low monetary stakes or a small chance of success. An experienced attorney can tell you whether your case is one of them.

4. Pursue Your Case

Your lawyer will gather medical bills, lost wages, medical reports, and other supporting documentation to submit a claim to the wrongdoer’s insurance company. If the claim cannot be settled out of court, a lawsuit is the next step.

If you’ve been involved in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, arrange a consultation with Miraldi & Barrett Co., L.P.A. Personal Injury Attorneys. They’ve been serving the community since 1949 and will fight to win you the compensation you deserve. Call (440) 233-1100 today or send a message online.