Protect Yourself After a Serious Accident

California Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Lawyers

In any personal injury or wrongful death case, the physical evidence collected is vital to achieving a successful result. Conditions at the accident location, evidence of the property damage, resulting injuries, conditions of the accident location and other pertinent evidence can fade or disappear over time. Unfortunately, by the time accident victim has consulted a lawyer, much of the evidence is no longer available or at least to the extent that it was in the immediate days or moments following the accident. However, there are precautions YOU can take NOW to ensure your right to recovery is fully protected.

Advocacy and Support for Truck Accident Victims: Call (866) 461-5791

In addition to promptly seeking medical attention, the most important thing you can do after being injured in an accident is to contact an experienced personal injury lawyer. Call The Heller Law Firm at (866) 461-5791.

Protect Yourself after an Injury or Wrongful Death of a Family Member

• Report the incident: If you were involved in a premises liability accident, it is important to report the incident to the commercial establishment in order to have the accident properly documented. Car accidents and other motor vehicle accidents should be reported to the insurance company. However, it is important to remember that the insurance company is not on your side. Do not make any statements or sign any papers until you have consulted an experienced and highly-qualified lawyer.
• Keep any evidence: Whether you were injured in an auto accident or other severe accident, any evidence you maintain can help your case. If you were injured in a slip and fall, keep the shoes. If you were hurt by a defective product, keep the product or take pictures of the product. If you were injured in a car crash, keep the vehicle and take pictures of the damage.
• Obtain witness information: It can be difficult to identify and locate witnesses after the incident. Therefore, collect the name and contact information for any witnesses to the incident. If applicable, obtain information of any employees who may have witnessed the incident.
• Write down everything you can remember: Memories fade dramatically over time. Therefore, it is critical that you write down everything you can remember about the accident, from how the accident occurred to what the conditions of the road or surrounding area were.
• Take photographs: Take pictures of property damage (such as vehicle damage), road conditions, conditions of the premises, conditions of the defective product and the extent of your injuries. Much of this evidence will not be the same a week later, let alone months later when you contact an attorney.
• Obtain medical records: While medical providers are required to release your medical records to your attorney when you have signed appropriate authorizations, they are often hesitant about what that means. Medical records obtained by the patient are often more complete and less altered than records obtained by attorneys because the providers often fear a medical malpractice lawsuit (even if the case does not involve a malpractice claim).

Contact The Heller Law Firm for Help in Los Angeles and the Bay Area

Whether you were injured in serious accident in California or out-of-state, our law firm is committed to helping you find the dedicated counsel you need. Our attorneys can refer out-of-state clients to highly-qualified and reputable burn injury and wrongful death lawyers anywhere in the country. In addition, we offer knowledgeable advice on what to do immediately after a serious accident in order to preserve your rights in a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit.

The Heller Law Firm is with you all the way.

At The Heller Firm, we stand ready to help you in your time of crisis. To arrange a free initial consultation with The Heller Law Firm, please call (866) 461-5791 or contact us online.

The Heller Law Firm takes cases on a contingency basis. If there is no financial recovery in your case, you do not owe us a fee. We offer consultations in our offices, or other locations which are convenient for you, including the hospital, your home or anywhere in the state of California.

The Heller Law Firm will be with you all the way.

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