What to do When a Pittsburgh Accident Results in Injuries

Any number of situations can cause individuals to suffer injury due to the negligent or willful acts of other parties, such as the following:

Every injury case—whether you file an insurance claim, pursue an out-of-court settlement, or file a lawsuit—requires evidence to prove the value of losses and to identify all liable parties. You need to know what to do immediately after any accident to preserve your rights to full and fair compensation for your injuries.

Pittsburgh Injury Victims Must Protect their Rights after an Accident

During the moments after an accident, you do not have an experienced personal injury attorney to advise you. In some cases, your injuries may prevent you from taking immediate action, but you can help achieve the best results for your case if you or a trusted individual take the following actions:

  • First call for help:  Nothing is more important than ensuring the safety of everyone involved, so call 911 to get police, ambulance, and other emergency workers on the scene as soon as possible
  • Avoid discussing the accident:  Others at the accident scene can interpret an innocent statement as admission of fault. Keep all conversation brief, and focus on the immediate business at hand
  • Obtain contact information:  For car accidents, you need to obtain license and insurance information from all involved drivers. Also be sure to obtain contact information from involved parties and witnesses
  • Take photos:  The site of an accident changes quickly, obliterating evidence, so take pictures of the accident scene, all damaged property, and injuries
  • Retain all evidence:  Do not arrange to repair of damaged property until the completion of all investigations. Be sure to retain all medical records and receipts until you achieve full recovery. Even receipts for prescriptions, over-the-counter pain medication, bandages, and crutches and other medical devices provide valuable evidence of the true costs of your injuries
  • Contact an experienced personal injury attorney:  As soon as possible after the accident, seek legal support. The attorneys at Dattilo & Associates, P.C. can provide valuable advice on insurance claim handling, and we can guide you through the legal process if you need to pursue an out-of-court settlement or a lawsuit to recover the full costs related to your injuries

Contact an Experienced Attorney after an Injury in Pittsburgh

If you suffer injuries due to the negligent or willful acts of others, please contact Dattilo & Associates, P.C. online, or phone our law office at (412) 391-6300 to arrange a free consultation. We take plaintiff injury cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning if there is no recovery, there is no fee.