What to Do After an Injury?

If you or a loved one has just been injured, the initial moments are critical:

•  Seek medical attention. Often, in the immediate moments after an incident, those involved experience a significant adrenaline spike, which can mask pain and awareness of injuries.
•  Do NOT admit fault. It is all too common for people to apologize and say it was their fault after an incident, even if they don’t know or even believe it. Most people just default into an apologetic stance to be kind, but this approach can hurt you in the long-run by damaging your chances in a personal injury claim, so stay quiet about fault or about what happened.
• Have someone take pictures of the scene.
• Do NOT speak with anyone about your case before contacting an attorney.
• Do NOT accept any settlement offers from an individual, business, or insurance company. In almost every case, these offers are lower than what you are entitled to.
• Call a lawyer as soon as possible.

These are just a few of the important considerations after an injury. The best way to protect your future and your family after an injury is to talk with an experienced lawyer you can trust to handle your case. Reach out to us at 706-722-1700 or email us to discuss.