How Can I Best Protect My Legal Rights When Injured In An Accident?

Accident victims have legal rights, and the best way to protect them is to understand what they are. Whether you were the victim of a motorcycle, auto, or slip, trip, and fall accident, you have a right to:

1. Take photos. If you've been injured in an accident, you have the right to take pictures of the scene of the accident, your injuries, as well as any damage to your personal property (such as your car or home).
2. Ask that the incident be documented. As an accident victim, you have the right to ask the police officer to file a report. You also have the right to a copy of the report.
3. Remain silent. Make no mistake: Accident injury victims have the right to refrain from giving a recorded statement to the insurance companies—both yours, and the other person's—until you've had the opportunity to seek the opinion of an experienced injury attorney. In fact, we recommend that you never say anything to or sign anything from an insurance company until you've contacted a lawyer.
4. Contact an attorney. As an accident victim, you have the right to seek advice from a lawyer and potentially collect compensation for your injuries—money for medical bills, time off work, and pain and suffering.

As a LegalShield member if you or a covered family member has been seriously injured in an accident, call your LegalShield provider law firm today for a free case analysis and review. As a LegalShield member, our provider law firm, will personally handle the aspects of your case, and keep you updated every step of the way in plain language you can understand.

Your Rights as Our Member/Client

But that's not all. As a member of LegalShield, accident injury victims have the right to:

• A no-charge case review. As a LegalShield member, when you contact our law firm, we will give you a no-charge legal consultation that will help determine whether you have a case. We'll answer your legal questions.
• Be treated with respect and dignity at all times. Our members are people, not case numbers. You can rest assured that all of our provider law firm attorneys and legal staff members will always be honest with you.
• Ask questions. Our attorneys and legal staff will take the time to answer any and all questions you have. You have the right to be updated about the status of your case—and to be told the truth, whether it's good or bad. With LegalShield's provider law firms, you also have the right to have your lawyer explain the fees you will owe if we settle your case in your favor.
• Settle your case on your own terms. You have the right to settle your case when you're ready—not before. It's always your choice to make.
• Contact LegalShield's Customer Services Department with any problems with your provider law firm. At LegalShield, we're proud of our track record of success. Our Provider Law Firms are monitored by LegalShield daily to make they are providing the members with good, reliable and friendly services. Since 1972, our provider law firms has helped over 1,000,000 people get the compensation they deserve—money for medical bills, missed paychecks, and even pain and suffering. However, as a member, if you're unhappy with the service you're receiving at our provider law firms, you have a right to contact our Customer Service Department.

  Dealing With Insurance Companies: What to Say, What to Sign

  Many injury victims mistakenly believe that they are required to give a verbal or written statement to their insurance companies following an accident. It's important for people who've been injured in accidents to understand: It's never in your best interest to go on the record with an insurance company—yours or anybody else's—before first speaking with an attorney.
  If you say the wrong thing or sign the wrong paper, you could affect your legal rights and potentially damage your case.
  Here's our advice—until you've spoken with an experienced injury attorney, don't say anything and don't sign anything. Sometimes, the insurance company will ask questions that you do not have the information or expertise to answer. It is also possible that the insurance companies could skew your words, and sometimes the way you perceived the accident isn't really what happened.
  When dealing with insurance companies, also remember to:
  • Read every document carefully before signing.
  • If you have a question about what an insurance form means, don't be afraid to ask for clarification.
  • When in doubt, call your LegalShield provider law firm for help. Our experienced legal professionals are available to answer your questions and protect your legal rights.
  The bottom line is, saying or signing the wrong thing can be devastating to your legal case. If you or someone you care about has been seriously injured in an accident, don't go it alone—Join LegalShield today at an affordable price and allow to help, if you or someone you care about has been injured in an accident. We will answer all your questions, handle the insurance paperwork, and protect your legal rights. Don't delay, join us today.