It is an unfortunate fact that we're all going to get into some sort of accident and be wounded at some point in our lives. There's just no way to avoid it. Whether it is a method of transportation like riding in an automobile, bus, bike aeroplane or train, or something as mundane as being hurt at work, accidents happen. The $64000 question is, what are we intended to do if we are hurt? The first thing you should do is to call an individual injury, and one in your area.
So if you live in Southern California, you'd want to call a LA accident solicitor. The second thing you'll be wanting to do is to go to a doctor. Obviously if you have a severe or traumatic injury, you'll want to go to direct to the hospital as step one (calling a solicitor can wait). But if you do not have an emergency and you do not know what doctor to go to, your lawyer can really refer you to somebody.
What about calling my insurance company?
This is a blunder that many folks make, particularly when they're in a auto accident. Drivers assume that their insurance firm is on their side. But let's have a look at this. We all know the insurance corporation is there to make money- not to offer you money. It's the same thing as a bank. They only need to lend money to folk who have cash because they need the loan repaid with interest. They're there to make money.
Well so are the insurance firms. They're not malevolent or anything, it's just business. So they collect premiums on insurance plans from folks and that is their revenue. What are their costs? You got it- when you get in an accident and you call them up and say "Hey, I need money!" And the 1st rule of business is to keep your income up and your costs down. So how can they keep their costs down? They try to low ball you. That's right- they try and pay you as little as possible or maybe nothing! So calling them up and trusting that they are going to give you the hottest deal is just nave.
So if you live in Southern California, you'd want to call a LA accident solicitor. The second thing you'll be wanting to do is to go to a doctor. Obviously if you have a severe or traumatic injury, you'll want to go to direct to the hospital as step one (calling a solicitor can wait). But if you do not have an emergency and you do not know what doctor to go to, your lawyer can really refer you to somebody.
What about calling my insurance company?
This is a blunder that many folks make, particularly when they're in a auto accident. Drivers assume that their insurance firm is on their side. But let's have a look at this. We all know the insurance corporation is there to make money- not to offer you money. It's the same thing as a bank. They only need to lend money to folk who have cash because they need the loan repaid with interest. They're there to make money.
Well so are the insurance firms. They're not malevolent or anything, it's just business. So they collect premiums on insurance plans from folks and that is their revenue. What are their costs? You got it- when you get in an accident and you call them up and say "Hey, I need money!" And the 1st rule of business is to keep your income up and your costs down. So how can they keep their costs down? They try to low ball you. That's right- they try and pay you as little as possible or maybe nothing! So calling them up and trusting that they are going to give you the hottest deal is just nave.
About the Author:
Jim Segoy is an accident attorney who enjoys running. He suspects not all accident attorneys are malevolent.
