Ensuring the safety and well-being of yourself and your loved ones is of utmost importance. In the aftermath of such an event, it's crucial to take a moment to gather yourself and perform a quick assessment of everyone's physical condition.

It is essential to promptly contact the local authorities and report the incident, as required by law. Notifying the police serves several important purposes in such situations. First and foremost, it ensures that official documentation is created, accurately determining liability when seeking compensation.

One of the main contentions in an personal injury case is the issue of causation. The insurance adjuster and defense attorneys will always want to argue preexisting injuries or the cause of another type of trauma. Evidence relating to the amount of property damage sustained by not only your vehicle but the other vehicle/vehicles can be persuasive when negotiating a resolution to your claim regarding the issue of causation.

Be sure to consult with a properly license physician within 14 days following the accident in order to preserve your claim under no fault benefits. If you do not seek treatment within the 14 days and be seen by a properly licensed physician as defined by the statue, you will lose any and all entitlement to no fault benefits.

It is important to consult an attorney early on the in process, as the insurance companies begin their investigation immediately following the initiation of the claim. They will seek to obtain your recorded statement. Do not give a recorded statement to either your insurance company or the at fault insurance company until you have consulted with an attorney.