According to the Centers for Disease Control, every year there are 92.2 million visits to health care providers for injury treatment. That's more than 252,000 doctor visits every single day. This high number illustrates just how important it is to protect your legal rights in a personal injury matter. First, it helps to understand the details of filing an injury claim. Below, the attorneys at Neimark & Neimark in New City, NY, offer what to do for personal injury cases.

Record & Document Evidence

If you want to gather evidence from the accident, document the scene with photographs using a camera or smartphone. Photos can capture the immediate aftermath of an accident and provide compelling visual testimony for the claim. 

In the wake of an accident, the police will also likely file an accident report that presents a neutral, third-party recounting of what transpired. You can request this document to use when filing a claim. You can also collect evidence by requesting your medical records, notes from the doctor about your prognosis, and itemized receipts from a mechanic or auto body shop.

Wait to Discuss the Case With a Lawyer

Insurers may try to coerce you into settling for far less than your personal injury claim is worth. They might even try to deceive you and use tactics to get you to agree to their terms. The other party involved in the accident might also try to dissuade you from taking legal action or start negotiating a settlement before you’ve thought about how much the case is worth. To avoid saying or doing anything that could be detrimental to your case, you’re within your rights to refuse any communication until you have an attorney.

After you’ve experienced a personal injury, hire a lawyer to look out for your interests. The attorneys at Neimark & Neimark have more than 40 years of experience representing clients throughout Orange and Rockland counties. Call (888) 725-7424 to arrange a free consultation. Visit them online for more information about their practice areas.