If You Have a Personal Injury Case, We Can Help
Below are some of the cases Kass Law Firm handles along with some tips as you begin to navigate the claims process. Most important, remember that the insurance company’s goal is to convince you to settle your case for as little as possible and as soon as possible. Do not do this. An attorney is the person best suited to tell you whether the offer made by the insurance company fairly compensates you for your injuries. Contact Kass Law Firm for a free consultation.
Car Accidents
Being in an accident can be very stressful. Here are a few tips for you as you navigate the process:
- Stay calm and make sure to call the police so they may assist you in exchanging information with the other driver and preparing a crash report.
- If no police are called, make sure to get the name, address, driver’s license and license plate numbers, and insurance information for the other driver.
- If you are physically able, take photographs of both your car and the other driver’s car.
- Do not speak to the insurance company until you have spoken with an attorney.
Truck Accidents
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- Stay calm and make sure the police are called so they may assist you in exchanging information with the other driver and preparing a crash report.
- If the other vehicle has a “D.O.T.” number on the side of it, write down that information as well to learn who the owns the vehicle.
- If you are physically able, take photographs of all vehicles involved.
- Do not speak to the insurance company until you have spoken with an attorney.
Bus Accidents
Being in an accident on a bus can be difficult for all involved, because there may be so many passengers and so many injured parties in one place. Here are a few tips for you as you navigate the process:
- Stay calm and make sure the police are called so they may assist you in exchanging information with the other driver and preparing a crash report. If they only prepare one exchange of information form, be prepared to take a photograph of it for your records.
- If you are physically able, take photographs of all vehicles involved.
- Do not speak to the insurance company until you have spoken with an attorney.
Injuries In a Store or Other Business
Injuries can happen anywhere, even while shopping. Here are a few tips for you as you navigate the process:
- Stay calm and make sure to report the injury to the store manager, asking that you be provided with the names of the store manager and any other employees you spoke to about your injury.
- If you are physically able, take photographs of the area where you were injured.
- Do not speak to the insurance company until you have spoken with an attorney.
Dog Bites
Being bitten by a dog or watching a loved one get bitten by a dog can be very traumatizing. If you are able, please remember to:
- 1. Call the police and animal control so they can document the incident and make sure to get a report number from the authorities.
- 2. Ask the owner of the dog for the name of their homeowner’s insurance policy.
- 3. Make sure to write down the address where it occurred and, if able, the name of the owners.
- 4. Seek medical attention if needed.
Other Injuries
Being injured in any type of accident is stressful and sometimes terrifying. Do your best to:
- 1. Remain calm and call the authorities.
- 2. Write down the names, addresses and insurance information of all parties.
- 3. Write down the address of the location you were injured.
- 4. Document the names and addresses of any witnesses.