Auto Accident Attorney

Every year in the United States, more than 3 million people are injured in motor vehicle accidents.

If you or a loved one has been involved in a auto accident, there are several things that you should keep in mind to ensure a smooth and effective recovery process.

First, do not leave the scene of an accident. Not only is this illegal, but it will most likely hurt the outcome of your case. Remain at the scene until the police arrive, and be sure to explain what happened to the police clearly and concisely. Afterwards your car accident lawyer will be able to get a police accident report which describes how the accident occurred, and will include all necessary insurance information.

Whether your injury is immediately apparent or not, it is crucial to begin physical therapy and rehabilitation including, but not limited to, MRI, EMG, NCV, neurological, orthopedic, and other tests and procedures. If you are injured, it is imperative that you visit doctors regularly and have medical records to indicate these visits occurred. If you are not treated by a licensed medical professional, it may be difficult for your accident attorney to prove serious injury, and your case could potentially be dismissed.

There are three general categories of collisions that can occur involving automobiles: low speed impact, side impact, and frontal impact. A low speed impact crash occurs at a speed of equal to or less than 10 miles per hour. These tend to be less destructive to the vehicle, but significant bodily injury often results. A side impact collision occurs when one car’s front collides with another car’s side. The driver or passenger, depending on which side absorbs impact, can suffer serious injury or death from these devastating side impact collisions. In this type of accident, there is very little metal from the car’s structure to protect the passengers, and severe brain, neck, and back injuries are common from this kind of impact. Additionally, dislocations, broken bones, bruising and fractures are also probable in side impact accidents. Finally, frontal collisions result when two cars hit each other head-on, and are often the most serious type of collision depending on the impact speed and size of the cars. Frontal collisions can cause fatal injuries and almost always result in the awarding of damages.

If you or someone you know has been injured in an automobile accident, follow the steps above and contact one of the car accident lawyers at Yesner & Boss, P.L. for a consultation to determine what compensation you may deserve due to your loss.