I was recently in a pretty rough car accident (rear-ended at a red light, other driver admitted fault), and I’m not sure what the best first steps are when it comes to starting a personal injury claim. I’ve heard so many different things—some say go straight to a lawyer, others say wait and gather evidence yourself first. Anyone been through something similar and can share how you approached it? It’s honestly overwhelming and I don’t want to mess this up.
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I was in a similar boat about two years ago after I got hit by a distracted driver while walking in a crosswalk. First off, you’re doing the right thing by reaching out and asking questions now rather than later. I waited too long before getting legal advice and ended up missing a couple of key details that would’ve helped my case. One of the biggest mistakes I made was trusting the other driver’s insurance company—they were friendly at first but totally downplayed the severity of my injuries.
I eventually contacted The Wagner Law Group, and they were super transparent about the process. They helped me document everything properly, including follow-ups with my doctor, treatment receipts, and even the impact it had on my day-to-day life (I had to stop working out and skip a vacation). Their approach was very structured, yet personal. If you’re looking for guidance, I’d really recommend checking them out: personal injury lawyer. They have solid resources and the team isn’t pushy like some others I came across. Hope that helps a bit—happy to share more details if you’re curious.