Steps to Take After an Accident

If you were injured using a household product, appliance, or piece of equipment, you probably have many questions. How do you preserve evidence? Who do you contact? Is there a time limit to file a claim? Do you have a case? Do you need a lawyer?

At Edgar Snyder & Associates, we have the answers to your questions, and we’re ready to help you. Because product injury cases are very complicated, you need an attorney on your side – one who has experience pursuing product cases against manufacturers, suppliers, or distributors. And because there are time limits to file a claim, it’s critical to act quickly and preserve evidence.

The steps you take after an accident could determine whether you have a case, and the value of your case.

Seek Medical Attention

After an accident, you want to seek medical attention as quickly as possible. Nothing is more important than your health or the health of a loved one.

When you visit a doctor, you are documenting your accident and the injuries that the product caused. These medical records may be necessary to prove your defective product injury case.

Preserve the Evidence

Make sure you keep the faulty product that caused your injury. Also, keep anything that came with the unsafe product such as packaging, wrappers, instructions, warnings, and proof of purchase receipts. Take photos of your injuries, the product, and the piece or pieces that were defective. (Be sure to mark dates on the photos.) Store everything in a place where it will be safe from water damage, heat exposure, or anything else that could cause damage.

Remember, evidence is key to winning your case and getting you the money you deserve – preserve it quickly, and preserve it well.

Contact an Experienced Attorney

Preserving evidence won’t do you any good unless you have an experienced attorney on your side who knows how to prove product injury cases and get you compensation for your injuries.

For example, a product injury attorney may have to get a court order to protect evidence at the scene of a dangerous product accident. They may bring in experts to determine how a product defect caused your injuries.

Our attorneys at Edgar Snyder & Associates have helped over 40,000 people injured in accidents – including those hurt by defective products. Don’t assume your injuries aren’t “that bad” or trust the manufacturer to pay for your medical bills. Plus, you could help prevent other people from being injured by the same product. It’s always best to contact our law firm for a no obligation, free legal evaluation to find out if you have a case.

Get a Free Legal Evaluation Now

Contact us right away by calling 1-866-9-4EDGAR (1-866-943-3427) for your free legal evaluation. Or, you can fill out the form at the top right of this webpage to get started.

There’s no obligation to use our services, and you owe it to your health to call for legal advice. If you do have a case and you hire our law firm, there’s never a fee unless we get money for you – so you have nothing to lose.

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