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2/21/10

Car Accident Back Injury Claims

Back injury caused by a car accident is a serious matter. It can disrupt your lifestyle. It can stop you from going back to work which will most definitely affect your income. But you can make a car accident back injury claim as long as you are not responsible for the incident.

Oftentimes back injuries occur long after the accident happens. So it is your job to do the following during the incident so that you can file a car accident back injury claim in case a back injury occurs.

• Right after the accident happens call the police. They will document all the details pertaining to the accident. Make sure that they will list the specifics of the damages, the scene and the account of the witnesses before they leave the scene. This information can be a good proof that you have no fault in the incident and can be helpful when you file an injury claim.

• If you are carrying a camera phone during the time of the car accident, use it to take pictures of the scene. Focus on the damage of your car and the positions of the vehicles on the scene.

• Since you are injured, it is recommended that you call medical help immediately. Their medical report is a good basis of finding how much you can claim from the responsible party.

• Call your insurance company immediately. It is advisable that you report the incident to your insurance company soon after the car accident happens. They are also responsible to file a claim against the insurance company of the liable individual.

• Make a claim within 3 years after the accident happens. Since back injuries occur after the incident, make sure to file a claim immediately. But what if the back pain occurs long after the 3 years limitation period is gone? You can talk to a personal injury solicitor in that matter and ask for their legal advice. The court will usually give extension for this kind of cases as long as you have proven that the back pains are caused by that particular accident.

• Talk to a personal injury solicitor. A personal injury solicitor will give you advice if the claim you want to make has a chance to win or not. They are experienced in this kind of case and know the legal process intimately. Look for someone who is able and has a good record of winning cases same as yours.

There are also personal injury solicitors who offer a no win no fee service. No win no fee implies that you have no duty to pay for the expenses incurred in the process of making an injury claim as well as no solicitor’s fee when the case is finished. This agreement applies whether you win the case or not.

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