Video: Attleboro Car Accident Lawyer discusses Three Tips when Involved in a Car Accident in Massachusetts
January 6, 2025
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Introduction
Hi, Tracy Paulson, founder of Rightful Legal, a Massachusetts-based personal injury firm. Today, we want to talk about three tips to follow if you’ve been in a car accident and injured due to the negligence of another.
Tip 1: Seek Medical Attention Immediately
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, seek medical attention as quickly as possible. If possible, go to the emergency room right away. If you can’t go to the ER immediately, then make an appointment with your primary care physician as soon as possible after the accident. This helps establish that the injuries you’ve suffered are related to the accident itself and lays the groundwork for a successful claim in the future.
Tip 2: Call an Experienced Car Accident Attorney
Call an experienced car accident attorney as quickly as possible. An attorney will help guide you on what to say and what not to say in addition to the process itself. It is very important not to make certain statements to the other insurance carrier and anything that you do say could devalue or decrease your claim’s value in the future. Every statement is evidence, so call an experienced attorney right away.
Tip 3: Understand Your Uninsured Motorist Coverage
This is a proactive measure whether or not you’ve been in an accident. Call your insurance company tomorrow and ask them what your limits are for uninsured motor vehicle coverage. The typical limits for Massachusetts are $20,000 per individual or $40,000 total for uninsured motorist coverage. This is not enough to have if you find yourself in an accident at the negligence caused by an at-fault driver who does not have insurance. You would have to rely on your own coverage limits.
If you’ve been in a serious accident or you suffered catastrophic injuries, $20,000 will not be anywhere near close to the compensation you need or you deserve. Often times Injuries can keep you out of work, keep you from enjoying your daily life, and witnessing daily pain from now into the future. You need to make sure you have your own back in case you face a situation with someone who lacks insurance.
Rightful Legal is Here to Help
At Rightful Legal, our personal injury attorneys are here to help. If you’ve been injured in an accident, please give us a call. We offer a free initial consultation. Even if you have not been in an accident but want to talk about proactive measures you can take if that unfortunate event ever happens to you, to make sure you and your family are protected. I am happy to discuss this with you free of charge.
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