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The most important priority after being injured in an accident is to seek medical attention. If you are not immediately taken to the emergency room, you should take photos or videos of the accident scene and obtain the contact information of any witnesses. Even if it appears to be the polite thing to do, you should not admit fault or apologize to anyone else who was involved. Anything you say in the aftermath of an accident can be used against you later if you file a claim or file a lawsuit. If you believe that someone else was at fault, you should consult with an attorney to discuss your options. Almost always, the initial consultation is free.

This is dependent on the nature of your injuries and cannot be determined until your case has been thoroughly investigated. You can get a ballpark figure from personal injury attorneys in your area based on similar cases they've handled. However, you should be aware that attorneys are not permitted to promise a specific amount of compensation or to predict the outcome of a case. Any estimate you receive will most likely be vague and qualified. Another question is how much you can actually collect, which may be determined by factors such as any at-fault parties' insurance, their assets, and your own insurance.

If you were injured on the job, you may be entitled to a variety of compensation. In most cases, your employer will be able to provide you with workers' compensation benefits. These will cover your medical expenses as well as a portion of your lost wages. Workers' compensation may also include vocational rehabilitation services and lump sum payments for specific types of injuries or disabilities. If your accident was caused by someone other than your employer or a coworker, you may have a separate personal injury claim against that third party. For example, if you were injured at work because of faulty equipment, you may be able to sue the manufacturer.Workers' compensation recipients may have a right to be reimbursed from the proceeds of the claim, but pursuing a personal injury claim (if applicable) is usually a better strategy because you can get more money than through workers' compensation.

Before accepting an offer from an insurance company, people who file a personal injury claim should consult with their personal injury lawyer. Most insurance companies will go to great lengths to reduce payouts on personal injury claims. This includes denying responsibility, downplaying the victim's losses, and even pointing fingers at the victim of the injury.