What to Do if You’ve Been Injured in an Accident

• David Kohm


• 27 Dec 2012

Car accidents occur in a split second but their effects can last a lifetime. Head trauma, facial scars, spinal damage, and broken limbs are common injuries in a car accident. These accident injuries often lead an injured party with the inability to work, thousands of dollars in medical expenses, and lingering physical pain and emotional distress.

If you are injured in a car accident in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, an Arlington accident lawyer can help put your life back together and fight for the compensation you deserve. The Law Offices of David Kohm has been protecting the rights of the injured for more than 20 years.

Following an accident, be sure to:

• Get the name, address, insurance information from the driver involved. If you are unable to get this information at the accident site, request the officers at the scene to have a copy of the accident report provided to you. Reports take a few days to a few weeks before they are available
• Seek medical treatment immediately. Due to the speed at which car accidents occur and the initial trauma received by the victim, physical symptoms may not manifest themselves for days or weeks.
• Follow up with treatment if you feel pain or pain worsens. Many injured parties may merely feel shaken immediately after an accident but will begin to feel neck or back pain in the days or weeks that follow.
• Obtain legal services at your first instance.

The evidence to determine the wrongful party may need to be gathered as soon as possible, often before it is destroyed or salvaged. Witnesses need to be interviewed while their memories are fresh. Contacting the attorneys at the Law Offices of David Kohm at the earliest possible instance will help in securing as much evidence as possible. The attorneys and staff at his firm deal with many medical professionals and can recommend those experienced in treating victims of car accidents.

An attorney experienced in personal injury law can make all of the difference, from filing the initial claim with the insurer to presenting your case before a jury. The Law Offices of David Kohm’s experienced staff of attorneys and paralegals has vast experience in seeking all damages suffered in a car accident, from property damage, medical expenses, and lost wages, lost future income, and pain and suffering. Do not waive your rights to compensation before calling David Kohm at 817-204-0900.