If you have been injured in an automobile accident caused by a negligent driver, you may be wondering what course of action you should take in the days and months following the accident. You should not let anyone from an insurance company coerce you into signing any document. Representatives from the other party's insurance company may contact you and urge you to sign paperwork soon after an accident. The insurance company may offer you some money for your injury but what they won't tell you is that you may be entitled to more compensation which will ensure your short and long-term medical needs are fully addressed following an accident. Police reports, witness statements, and medical records supporting your claim should be gathered by you or an attorney. These documents will likely be required by the negligent driver's insurer during settlement negotiations. An experienced attorney can ensure that every public document related to your accident is obtained and organize your case for you. Check all documents pertaining to the accident to make sure they are factually correct. If there is an error on the accident report or a witness statement, it is imperative that it is brought to the attention of the investigating officer who may be willing to make amendments if such errors are noticed in a timely manner. Recording everything you remember about a crash is an important step to take following an accident. Writing down details about the collision, your medical treatment, time off work, expenses related to the event, etc., can be useful when negotiating a settlement. Taking photographs of the accident scene (even days later) may also be helpful in building a record. A personal injury, or wrongful death attorney can help you with all of these steps, and other ones that you will need to take to ensure you or your loved one are properly compensated for an accident caused by a negligent driver. Get more tips on what to do after an automobile accident by ordering Attorney Tom Kiley's FREE book , The Seven Biggest Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Massachusetts Accident Cases.

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$ 3.5 million Settlement for
auto injury

Our eighteen-year-old client was driving on an interstate into the early morning sun. As he drove over a rise in the road, he struck a car that was disabled and stopped in the middle of the road because a 150-pound wheel and tire detached from a tractor-trailer rig traveling in the opposite direction. The lugs holding the tire had broken off, causing the tire and wheel to travel across the median strip, and hit and disable the stopped vehicle.
Awarded: $ 3.5 million

$1,000,000 Jury Verdict for
86 year-old woman

Our client an 86 year-old woman sustained an injury after being struck by a bus. The inattentive bus driver was warned by a passenger that the woman was crossing in front of the bus but could not stop in time to avoid impact.
Awarded: $1,000,000

$785,000 Settlement for
crushed ankle

Our client was operating his motorcycle on a two-lane road when a large box truck made a U-turn into his path of travel. The client attempted to avoid the collision by laying his motorcycle on its side. Unfortunately his lower leg and ankle came in contact with the truck causing seven fractures and soft tissue injury.
Awarded: $785,000

DISCLAIMER: Please note that every case is different and these verdicts and settlements, while accurate, do not represent what we may obtain for you in your case.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I do after an automobile accident?

If you have been injured in an automobile accident caused by a negligent driver, you may be wondering what course of action you should take in the days and months following the accident.

You should not let anyone from an insurance company coerce you into signing any document. Representatives from the other party's insurance company may contact you and urge you to sign paperwork soon after an accident. The insurance company may offer you some money for your injury but what they won't tell you is that you may be entitled to more compensation which will ensure your short and long-term medical needs are fully addressed following an accident.

Police reports, witness statements, and medical records supporting your claim should be gathered by you or an attorney. These documents will likely be required by the negligent driver's insurer during settlement negotiations. An experienced attorney can ensure that every public document related to your accident is obtained and organize your case for you.

Check all documents pertaining to the accident to make sure they are factually correct. If there is an error on the accident report or a witness statement, it is imperative that it is brought to the attention of the investigating officer who may be willing to make amendments if such errors are noticed in a timely manner.

Recording everything you remember about a crash is an important step to take following an accident. Writing down details about the collision, your medical treatment, time off work, expenses related to the event, etc., can be useful when negotiating a settlement. Taking photographs of the accident scene (even days later) may also be helpful in building a record.

A personal injury, or wrongful death attorney can help you with all of these steps, and other ones that you will need to take to ensure you or your loved one are properly compensated for an accident caused by a negligent driver.

Get more tips on what to do after an automobile accident by ordering Attorney Tom Kiley's FREE book, The Seven Biggest Mistakes That Can Hurt Your Massachusetts Accident Cases.

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