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One Important Thing You Should Never Do After Becoming the Victim of a Car Accident

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A car accident can happen in the blink of an eye – and so can the injuries that can result. In fact, hundreds of thousands of people find themselves involved in Florida car accidents every year despite the fact that none of us ever wants to nor is planning to be involved in an accident. And if you find yourself the unexpected victim of one, you might be finding out that, unfortunately, car accident injuries can result in thousands of dollars in medical bills and a substantial amount of time away from work which many accident victims choose to offset by pursuing a personal injury claim. If you have been injured, it is extremely important that you do not make your situation worse even if you have not yet decided whether you will end up pursuing legal damages. Even what you think are innocent actions can actually be mistakes that can later destroy your personal injury claim. In some cases, the wrong behavior after an injury can even result in a lesser amount of damages or a lower settlement.

What You Should Never Do After a Car Accident  

It is the first instinct of many car accident victims to simply fight through the pain after experiencing an injury because of someone else’s reckless or negligent behavior. In some cases, the victim is hoping that the discomfort and pain he or she feels is simply a natural result of the injuries and that symptoms will eventually resolve on their own. Other accident victims may incorrectly assume that the injuries they have experienced are only minor and don’t warrant further discussion. Regardless of the reasoning behind it, failing to obtain medical help quickly after a car accident in which you were not at fault is a mistake and should always be avoided.

It is imperative that you obtain medical assistance as quickly as possible after any kind of car accident, and especially when you are pretty sure you aren’t the one who caused it. Even if you don’t think you need assistance from emergency personnel at the accident scene, you should reach out to your medical provider quickly for the next available appointment or visit an urgent care center. In addition to obtaining the medical care that can alert you to issues you haven’t yet noticed, it is also a good idea to speak with an experienced lawyer about beginning the personal injury claim process and ensuring you haven’t missed any filing deadlines.

Turning to Us is What You Should Do  

While your first instinct may be to fight through the pain after being injured in a car accident caused by someone else, you should instead turn to us and allow us to fight for you. As the Miami personal injury lawyers at The Pendas Law Firm, we are dedicated to representing those who have been injured due to someone else’s negligence in their quest to obtain the compensation they are entitled to. Let us help you get the compensation you deserve for the injuries you are dealing with that weren’t your fault. For assistance with recovering compensation for your injuries, contact us today to schedule a free consultation as soon as possible.

The Pendas Law Firm also represents clients in the Orlando, Fort Lauderdale, Ocala, Bradenton, Tampa, West Palm Beach, Fort Myers, Jacksonville and Daytona Beach areas.

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