New Jersey Injury Attorney

After a NJ car accident, it is hard to focus and difficult to know what to do. Your mind may race and be filled with questions. You may be in pain. But what you say and do at the scene of your car accident can make a big difference in whether you collect damages and the amount you collect. You should reach out to a NJ injury attorney for legal assistance as soon as possible so that evidence is preserved, and so that you do not do or say anything that might jeopardize the ability of your attorney to recover damages for your injuries.

Some steps that you can take after your accident

It is advisable to do the following after your car accident.

• Stay calm. Panic, angry behavior, and shouting only make the situation worse.
• Get medical help. If you are injured, seek medical attention as soon as possible.
• Contact the police and file an accident report. Even if you think it is a minor accident, it is important to make sure there is an official accident report. Some injuries may not manifest for many months. Stay at the scene until the police come and make a report. Find out where and when you can get a copy.
• Do not discuss the car accident with anyone but the police. What you say can be used against you later. It is important that you do not admit any fault or liability.
• Collect information. You need to get names, addresses, and phone numbers of those who are involved in the accident, as well as information of any witnesses. Your cell phone can come in handy for taking pictures of accident damage and for recording information such as date, time, location, and weather conditions. Be sure to get a description of the other party's car, make, model number, color, and license plate number. You need the name of the insurance company of the other driver, and the vehicle identification number of his or her car. Enlist the help of the police to get this for you.
• Call your insurance company. Ask if there is a deadline for filing a claim.
• Call a New Jersey injury attorney. If you are injured or the damages are significant, an experienced New Jersey injury lawyer can immediately begin protecting your rights.

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Shebell & Shebell, L.L.C. can provide you with skilled and personalized legal representation for your personal injury lawsuit. Contact us today for a free consultation with a New Jersey personal injury attorney.