If you are injured in any type of accident, it is vitally important that you obtain medical treatment right away. This is for two reasons: first, to ensure your physical health and well-being, and, second, to insulate your claim from any legal defenses. Frequently, people involved in accidents wait a few days or even weeks to go to a doctor. This is a mistake, because the insurance company will likely take the position that you were not really injured, and they will offer far less in settlement negotiations.

Gather evidence to demonstrate how your accident occurred.  The best time to obtain evidence is immediately following your injury.  You can take photographs, get the names and telephone numbers of witnesses, and initiate a police report where appropriate.

Do not give a recorded statement to the insurance company!  Frequently, the insurance company of the negligent party will attempt to contact an injured party after an accident.  The insurance company will seek to obtain information which can prejudice your claim via recorded statement by telephone.  If an insurance company representative requests such a statement from you, do not agree.  Instead, contact our law firm immediately for assistance with your claim.

Schedule an appointment with our law firm as soon as possible after an accident.  The sooner we can get started, the better your result will be.  You can visit us at our office location (in Duluth) or we can come to visit you at your home or medical facility if you are still receiving treatment.