After an accident with a recreational vehicle (RV), the actions that you take significantly impact your legal rights and potential recovery. After an accident with a motorhome or a towable RV, you can protect your physical and financial recoveries in the following ways.
Calling 911
911 will dispatch police to investigate the crash and keep you safe at the accident scene. Medical first responders will also arrive to assess your injuries and get you to the hospital, if necessary.
Getting medical help
After getting help at the accident scene, it's critical to get all necessary follow up medical care and to follow your doctors’ treatment plans
Gathering evidence
Beginning at the accident scene, you can take photos and write down witness contact information that may be useful to your case. After you leave the accident scene, you and your attorney can work together to identify and secure other evidence that may be useful to your case.
Limiting what you say to insurance companies
Insurance companies will try to twist your words and use them against you. The insurance company wants to limit the amount it pays to you by proving that you were responsible for the crash or that your injuries aren't as bad as you say.
Using social media cautiously
Your social media posts may be misconstrued and used to prove that you're not as hurt as you claim.
Calling a lawyer as soon as possible
Your attorney will advise you every step of the way, so you don’t have to wonder about whether you're doing the right thing to protect your recovery.
When someone else’s negligence causes your accident injuries, you have the right to recover damages for things such as medical expenses, lost income, physical pain, and emotional suffering. Taking the actions described above can help you establish liability and get the damages you deserve.
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Steven M. Lee, P.C. is ready to help you if you're hurt by a negligent RV driver. Fill out our online contact form today and schedule a free consultation with him to find out more.
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