Chicago, Illinois, Personal Injury Lawyer
If injured in an accident, it is important to follow a few simple steps. Failing to adhere to these suggestions may jeopardize your future claim. Before making a mistake, you should contact an experienced personal injury attorney. To learn what you need to do, call the Warrenville Law Offices of Ralph R. Hruby, Ltd., at 630.462.1400. Personal injury attorney Ralph Hruby represents people in the Illinois counties of Dupage, Cook, Will, and Kane.
Here are the four main things that you should do following an accident:
- Gather and obtain as much information about the incident as possible, including what happened, what injuries resulted, and the contact information of parties involved and any witnesses.
- If involved in a motor vehicle accident, do not dispose of or repair the car. Keep copies of car repair estimates, medical records, and police reports.
- Do not make any incriminating statements, including signing any insurance company documents, making admissions of fault, and other comments.
- Call experienced personal injury attorney Ralph R. Hruby at 630.462.1400 to set up a free initial consultation.
Besides doing those things, here are a few dos and don'ts:
You should:
- Seek medical attention and contact the police
- Cooperate with law enforcement officials
- Take photos of the damage, injury, and accident scene
You should not:
- Leave the scene of the accident until the police tell you to do so
- Discard potential evidence
- Encourage parties to discuss fault or make any settlement offers
To learn more about what you should do following an accident call the Law Offices of Ralph R. Hruby at 630.462.1400, or fill out a contact us form.
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