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What Should You Do if you are Seriously Injured?

nospam@example.com (John S. Bingham) — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:56:40 -0500

Auto Accident Injuries

Sustaining a serious injury in an accident can be a life changing and devastating experience. If you have been seriously injured, here is what you should do first to help protect yourself, your rights, and the wellbeing of your family.

See A Doctor Immediately

If you are not immediately taken to a hospital after your accident, you should make every effort to see one as soon as possible afterward. Your doctor will be able to determine the nature of your injuries and the best treatment available. The longer you wait to see a doctor the greater the risk you run of your injuries getting worse or requiring more extensive treatment. In addition, when you wait a long time to see a doctor the insurance company may try to claim that your injuries were not caused by the accident. Follow any orders or directions your doctor gives you and return for follow up visits if necessary.

Inform the Insurance Company

Informing the insurance company as soon as possible about your injuries and the treatment you will need will allow you to obtain the compensation you are entitled to quicker and with less hassle. Before accepting any settlement, however, you should speak with an auto accident attorney as seek their advice and guidance.

Consult an Attorney

Your attorney will be able to advise you on the best course of action to take to seek compensation and help you to protect your rights. Speak with an attorney as soon as possible to begin the process of filing a claim and allow them to advise you on the best way to proceed with Johnson City, or Kingsport personal injury litigation.

A serious injury can be devastating, but with the right people helping you and offering you guidance and advice, you can help yourself make the claims process easier and less stressful.

Hawkins, Bingham & Miller, injury law firm in Johnson City, 888-747-3952, 1397 East Center Street Kingsport, TN 37664.

Personal Injury Attorneys - Statistics

nospam@example.com (John S. Bingham) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:42:57 -0500

ersonal Injury Statistics

Every year statistics surrounding accidents and personal injuries are collected and examined. These statistics help government agencies and safety boards to determine the changes to the law and regulations that should be set to help avoid accidents and prevent injury. Johnson City personal injury lawsuits can occur as the result of auto accidents, workplace accidents, or construction incidents among others, and nationally, leave more than 10,000 Americans permanently disabled every year.

Auto Accidents

Every year more than six million car, truck, and motorcycle accidents occur, resulting in more than three million injuries and 40,000 deaths and making it one of the most common causes of personal injury in the country. The injuries that result from an auto accident may be minor and easily corrected, or severe and permanently disabling.

Accidents on the Job

Workplace accidents caused more than four million personal injuries in 2007 alone. Construction workers had one of the highest incidences of injury, reporting more than 5,000 injuries in a year. This mean that among every one hundred full time employees in the country, five will find themselves involved in and injured by an on the job accident.

Accidents and personal injuries can happen to any one at any time, whether you are young or old. Fatal accidents claimed the lives of nearly 36 out of 100,000 men and women between the ages of 24 and 44 in 2007 alone, making them the age group most affected by fatal personal injury.

For more information about the statistics and facts surrounding personal injuries, contact your local personal injury and accident attorney.

Brought to you by the Johnson City car accident attorneys of Hawkins, Bingham & Miller, 1397 East Center Street, Kingsport, Tennessee 37664, Tel: 888.747.3952

"Best Practices" When Dealing with Insurance Companies

nospam@example.com (John S. Bingham) — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 09:29:44 -0400

Dealing with Insurance Companies Following Car Accident Injuries

If you have been injured in a car accident in johnson city due to the negligence of another driver, you have the right to pursue litigation toward compensation. Part of the process of recovering finances for physical or emotional damage includes dealing with insurance companies. Several practices are recommended when dealing with insurance companies following car accident injury.

Refer to your legal counsel – Insurance firms will likely request a recorded statement, or request your signature on documentation, or request specific information regarding your injuries, or ask for similar data. It is highly advisable to have the insurance company contact your legal representative, rather than give this information yourself. Your counsel will know what is truly necessary, and how to avoid having insurance companies use your information toward lowering possible reimbursement amounts.

Record all contact with insurance companies – If and when you are contacted by insurance company representatives, make sure to take detailed notes regarding who you spoke with, their position, their contact number, and more. This will enable proper tracking and follow-up, and reduce delays in compensation.

Be quick – When you have been injured, make sure to contact all insurance companies of all parties involved in a speedy manner. There may be limited insurance funding available in accidents with multiple serious injuries, and it is crucial to not delay in registering your accident with the companies.

Do not agree with leading questions – There may be times when insurance adjusters ask leading questions; for example, “You weren’t badly hurt, were you?” Be on your guard with such questions, and remember to refer insurance companies to your legal counsel for any injury details.

Be aware of the role of insurance firms – Insurance companies are there to protect their own interests and those of their clients, not to protect your interests. You need to protect yourself with knowledge, and with legal representation.

This article was provided by car accident attorneys in Johnson City, Hawkins, Bingham & Miller, 1397 East Center Street, Kingsport, Tennessee 37664, Tel: 888.747.3952.