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Questions which might occur

Other questions which might occur are:
How do I know if I have a personal injury case?
What should I do if I’m hurt in an accident?
What shouldn’t I do if I suffer a personal injury?
When should I call a lawyer?

How do I know if I have a personal injury case?
Well, the easiest way to find out is to talk to a personal injury lawyer. Mostly, you and the personal injury lawyer have to prove that you suffered damage(s), that the defendant was negligent, and that the defendant’s negligence caused your damages.

What should I do if I’m hurt in an accident?
First of all you should get medical attention. Also try to create a record that can help protect your claim. After that, file a police report (at the scene or shortly afterwards), try to get names and contact information from any witnesses, write exactly down what happened, and try to take pictures, because they often provide valuable evidence. Finally, talk to a personal injury lawyer so that you can get advice about how to proceed. 

What shouldn’t I do if I suffer a personal injury?
The best thing to do is to get advice of a personal injury attorney before "anything else is done" (see What should I do if I'm hurt in an accident). That means, that you should not sign anything before consulting the personal injury attorney, you should negotiate with any insurance company (no matter which party they are on), and you should not make any kind of statement, especially none about your personal injury, because sometimes the extent is worse than at the accident scene.

When should I call a lawyer?
You should call a lawyer right after the accident. The personal injury lawyer will give you advice and he will help to avoid mistakes that could later harm your personal injury case.