What to Do If You Are in a Severe Car Accident

    DENVER, CO, January 08, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Getting in a a severe car accident can be a life-changing experience. Car accidents can result in mild injuries, such as scratches and scrapes, or serious and life-threatening trauma such as head, neck, and spinal cord injuries. It is important to follow the some specific steps after being in a severe car accident to ensure that you are able to recover physically, emotionally, and financially.

Your first step after a severe car accident should be to seek immediate medical attention. If possible, exchange the following information from all drivers involved:

- Name
- Address
- Phone number
- Insurance company
- Policy number
- Driver's license number
- License plate number

Take photographs of the car accident that capture both the damage to your vehicle and the environment in which it occurred. Always be polite, but never admit to a police officer or the other driver that the accident was your fault. Admitting fault can limit or restrict the amount of compensation you may receive for your injuries and vehicle damage.

As soon as you are able, contact an experienced car accident attorney who knows how to deal with insurance companies. Having an attorney help you handle your severe car accident claim will make the entire process less difficult. Once it has been determined that the other driver was at fault, your attorney can ensure you receive compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering from any serious injuries, and loss of income due to your inability to work after the car accident.

If you lost a loved in a severe car accident due to the negligence of another driver, you may have a wrongful death claim. If so, you may be eligible to receive compensation for:

- Loss of financial support
- Loss of companionship
- Medical bills
- Funeral expenses

If you live in Colorado and have been injured or lost a loved one due to a severe car accident, please visit Burg, Simpson, Eldredge, Hersh & Jardine online at http://coloradoaccidentattorneys.com.

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