What do I do if I’m sued in a personal injury case?

The first step is not to speak to anyone except an attorney. The two main reasons for this is because anything you say can be used against you in a court of law and two, depending on what you say, you may undermine any insurance coverage you may have. Even non-verbal actions can be considered admissions of guilt, such as fleeing the scene.

Step two, depending on the type of accident, find out if you are covered by your insurance and if they have attorneys to handle your case on your behalf. This is often the case in auto accidents.

The second three is to find an experienced personal injury attorney if you are not covered by insurance. An experienced attorney will argue one or more of the following:

1. They may argue that you did not owe the plaintiff a duty of care;
2. They may argue that you were not negligent, meaning you did not breach your duty of care to the plaintiff;
3. The plaintiff didn’t suffer compensable damage, or if they did, they may argue that it was much less than what they were claiming they suffered.

What if you were the one who suffered damages in a personal injury accident due to another party’s negligence?

Step one would be to seek immediate medical attention.

Step two would be to write down as many details as you can about the accident, including any witness contact information. Do not speak to anyone about the details of the accident, especially the other party’s insurance company or attorney.

Step three is to contact your insurance company and if they do not cover you, contact a knowledgeable and experienced personal injury attorney.

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