Personal injury law grants accident victims the right to recover compensation for both financial damages and non-economic losses. This might include medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. First, claimants must build a strong case against the liable party. Here, the strategic team at Williams and Associates in Decatur, GA, shares a few tips for how to do so.

Do:

Gather evidence at the scene.

Building a strong personal injury claim always starts at the scene of the accident. Assuming you did not sustain life-threatening injuries, obtain the names and phone numbers of any eyewitnesses and photograph all essential details. If you were hurt in a car crash, for example, that means shooting the wreck from all angles. If you slipped and fell, on the other hand, take pictures of the wet floor or broken stair that caused the fall. 

Seek medical care.

Visit a doctor as soon as possible after leaving the scene if you refuse care from first responders. This will ensure you receive adequate and immediate treatment for all injuries, including those that might have latent symptoms. It will also begin a paper trail regarding the damages. 

Don’t:

Admit fault.

Although you may not openly take responsibility for the incident, simply apologizing to others who were involved could be interpreted as an admission of fault. Avoid discussing what happened or assigning blame while still at the scene because tensions will be running high. Instead, focus on documenting everything, and let your personal injury attorney devise a strategy for proving fault. 

Post about the incident online.

Nowadays, insurance adjusters rely on social media to learn more about claimants. Since there is no way to predict how they might perceive any given post—and then use it to devalue your claim—it is wise to stay off social media altogether until the case has been resolved. If you must still use it to connect with friends and loved ones, avoid talking about the case in any capacity.  

If you were hurt in a preventable accident and want to file a claim against the liable party, turn to a compassionate lawyer at Williams and Associates. Located in Decatur, GA, this family-owned law office is proud to represent clients throughout all of DeKalb County. With experience in personal injury law, criminal defense, Social Security law, and family law, they provide a broad array of services for individuals facing complicated disputes and seemingly insurmountable legal hurdles. Visit their website or call (678) 695-3133 to schedule an initial consultation today.