Three Things You Should Do Immediately After You Suffer a Personal Injury

Personal injury is not restricted to bodily injury. Any violation of your personal rights is a personal injury, including false imprisonment and mental pain and suffering. It is one thing to know what a personal injury is. It is another thing to know what you do right after you suffer a personal injury. To be more precise, what are the first three things you should do?

One of the most common causes of personal injuries in Pennsylvania are car wrecks. In fact, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, in 2019 there were about 14 traffic crashes every hour and about 9 people were injured every hour. Maybe you or a loved one has been in a traffic crash. Whether you have or not, remember these three action words for future reference and what they mean:

• Call
• Gather
• Report

Call — If the crash is at all serious, especially if anyone is injured, calling 911 should be the first thing you do. This imperative presupposes stopping and not leaving the scene.

If there are no serious injuries and calling 911 does not seem necessary, at least call the police. You want an investigating officer to write an accurate report of what happened.

If you are asked if you are hurt, whether by the officer or a witness or anyone else, say “I don’t know” rather than “No.” It is the truth. You do not know. Let a doctor decide that. Your adrenalin levels are heightened after a crash and pains and injuries might not become obvious until the following day.

Gather – You and the other driver or drivers should exchange contact and insurance information. If there are witnesses, get their contact information, too. Take pictures or videos of the vehicles and of your injuries and the injuries of the other driver, if any.

Report – Report the crash to your insurance carrier. If you do not, you could be in violation of the terms of your policy. Just report the crash, though. Do not answer any questions about injuries or damage. The reason for this is that you also need to talk to a personal injury attorney. If you retain an attorney, he or she will direct you on how to handle questions.

There are other areas of personal injury law that include:

– Medical Malpractice.

-Slip and Falls.

– Construction Site Injuries.

– Nursing Home Neglect or Abuse Cases.

– And many more.

Remember, Call. Gather. Report.

If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s negligence, call a personal injury attorney in Delaware County, PA. You have a right to recover damages from the person or entity that caused your injuries or other damages.