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Accidents hurt innocent people. If you are hurt in an accident, you can act to protect your claim for
full compensation.
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When the Accident Occurs:
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In an accident, your first concern will be the health of you and other injured persons. If injured, remain as
calm as possible and tell the emergency rescue workers as precisely as possible about your pain, numbness, and
limitation of movement.
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First give help to the injured, but avoid moving them since
movement can aggravate injuries. |
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Call or have someone else call an ambulance or doctor if there
are injuries. |
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If in an auto accident, call or have someone call the police,
sheriff, or state highway patrol. |
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Get the names and addresses of witnesses including investigating
authorities when they arrive. |
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Be polite and courteous to any police or emergency personnel. |
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Exchange driver's license, auto registration numbers and insurance
information with the driver of the other car and get the names and addresses of passengers in the cars involved. |
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If a tool, piece of equipment, or other object is involved in the
accident, get it "preserved". This can mean storing it for safekeeping, taking extensive photographs, and recording model
and serial numbers and keeping your vehicle. |
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When a pedestrian is injured, be sure the injuries receive prompt
medical attention. Get the pedestrian's name and address, and a full description of the injuries, including type and extent. |
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If you collide with a parked or unattended vehicle, or damage a
tree or other property, try to locate the property owner and report the accident. If the owner of the damaged property cannot
be found, leave a note with your name, address, and phone number. You can leave this information on a damaged car or at a
house where the damage occurred. |
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Promptly report auto accidents to your auto insurance agent and talk
to your attorney about PIP reservation of medical bills and lost wages in Kentucky. |
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Report an accident to the police or other authorities in the
jurisdiction where the accident happened within 48 hours. |
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You may be required to report IN WRITING depending upon your insurance or employer. |
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Ask your lawyer (if you have one) to approve any written statement before you sign it. |
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Take photos of your vehicle (damage) and yourself if bruised, scared, or hospitalized. |
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Talk To A Lawyer:
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Our policy is to see you for free if you have been injured in an auto/truck accident and someone else is at fault. Our fees are based on
whether we can recover on your claim. If we recover nothing, you owe us nothing for our time and effort.
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After Your Accident:
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Do not sign or initial any documents, statements or forms
unless approved by your attorney. If you do not have an attorney, review the document carefully reading every word.
Have someone you trust read it too. |
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Do not sign anything that says "Release," or "in full
satisfaction of all claims." This language is sometimes printed on checks even when only partial payment is being made. |
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Take advantage of your insurance coverage (if any) to pay
the medical and other expenses incurred. |
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Give your physician as much information as possible about
your recovery and condition. Detailed information about what you can and cannot do, what causes pain and how often
should be a part of your discussion with your doctor when he asks, "How are you doing?" |
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Your memory of "what happened when" may fade by the time you
settle your case. It is a good idea to record when the accident occurred, when you spend periods in the hospital,
when you go back to work and the like. |
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A Word About Priorities For Injured Persons:
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The first priority for someone who is injured should be full and speedy recovery. The focus of your energies and
concentration should be on getting better, not on a claim or lawsuit. While you are entitled to full compensation
for your losses, the best thing you can hope and strive for is full recovery.
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