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• Get to safety and call 911 if anyone is hurt.
• Ask for a police report and note the report number.
• Photograph the vehicles, the scene, and your injuries.
• Get contact details for the other driver and any witnesses.
• See a doctor right away, even if you feel okay. Some injuries show up days later.
• Keep every bill, receipt, and record of missed work.

You may be able to recover under the uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage on your own policy or the policy covering the vehicle you were in. Medical payments coverage may also help. These claims have their own rules, so have them reviewed early.

Often, yes. Commercial vehicles usually carry larger policies and may involve several responsible parties, such as the driver, the trucking company, and the owner of the trailer. Key evidence like driver logs and electronic data can be lost if it isn't requested quickly.

You may. Large warehouse-style stores stack heavy merchandise high overhead, run forklifts and pallet jacks near shoppers, and have long aisles where spills and debris can go unnoticed. Stores generally have a duty to keep customers reasonably safe from hazards they created or should have found. Report the injury to a manager before you leave, ask for a copy of the incident report, photograph the area and what fell or caused the fall, and get witness names. Store video is often recorded over within days, so it helps to get a review quickly.

Every state sets its own deadline, called the statute of limitations. In many states it is two or three years from the injury, but some are as short as one year, and claims against government agencies can require formal notice within months. Once the deadline passes, the claim is usually gone for good, so it is best to get a review early.

It depends on the state. Most states reduce what you can recover by your share of fault, and some bar recovery if you were mostly at fault. A few states are stricter still. Don't assume you have no case because an insurance adjuster blamed you. An attorney in your state can explain how the rule applies to you.

Not if you haven't signed a release. Early offers often come before you know the full extent of your injuries. Once you sign a release, the claim is usually closed, so get a free review before you sign anything or cash a check marked as a final settlement.

You are generally not required to, and what you say can be used to reduce or deny your claim. It is a good idea to speak with an attorney first.

Every case is different. Compensation can include medical bills (past and future), lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage. An attorney can give you a realistic picture after reviewing the details.

The case review is free and there is no obligation. Participating attorneys generally work on contingency; therefore, there is no attorney fee unless they recover for you. Case costs and expenses are handled as set out in the attorney's written agreement, so ask about them before you sign.

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