Words that can hurt you after a car accident...more than your injuries

You are driving down the street and the next thing you know you are face in your airbag.  You've been hit by someone.  You don't know what happened.  What should you do?

Keep your mouth shut!!

"Insurance companies didn't get to be $15 billion and $20 billion (companies) because they give money away," says John Smith of Morgan Hubble Smith Insurance, based in Columbus, Ohio.

What happened? Is usually the first question asked by the first responders; police, fire department, paramedics, EMT's, witnesses to the accident, etc.  What you say can be twisted to whatever the insurance company wants, remember they didn't get to be a $15 billion dollar company because they want to take care of you!

No matter what the situation is.....keep your mouth shut.  When the adjuster comes out...keep your mouth shut.  They are looking for "key" words or phrases that can and will be used against you.  Don't discuss anything personal: "I just lost my job" or "I just broke up with....." NOTHING!!

"People talk too much. Your best advice is to make sure everyone is OK and then say nothing," says Smith, who's been in the insurance industry for 27 years.

Car accidents are a very stressful situation to be in.  It is natural to "talk" because you are nervous.  But....you don't want what you say to hurt your claim and, trust me, if they can manipulate what is said, to their advantage, they will.

Don't apologize...this can be construed as an admission of guilt.  I have been in two car accidents, neither of which was my fault, and I can tell you...the first thing out of my mouth on the first one was "I'm sorry" meaning just that...not that I was guilty but I was sorry the accident happened.  That was a hurdle that we should not have had to jump through....but it did teach me for the car accident that happened later.  

So, what can you do? 

• Get to a safe place
• Make sure everyone is okay
• Call the police and, if needed, an ambulance
• Have your driver's license, registration, and auto insurance (Everything they need to know about you is on these items)
• SAY NOTHING!!!
• Call an Attorney

Learn from other's mistakes!  

If you are injured in a Colorado car accident I highly recommend (from personal experience):

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If you have a horror story about your car accident or if you have hired Zeisler & Associates, Attorneys at Law, PC please tell me about your experience.

Whiplash



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Whiplash is an injury that can be caused by a car accident.  There may be minimal or no damage done to your vehicle which will lead the insurance companies to claim that you were not injured in the accident.  Also, you may not know you are injured for weeks after the accident.  I know this first hand from my car accident.  It wasn't until a few weeks after my accident, and after I told the other party's insurance company I was not hurt, that I could barely move.  After months of doctor visits I learned of my neck injuries.  

Carol Zeisler had her work cut out for her after I hired her.  I hadn't been to a doctor (except for my injuries from the car accident) in about 10 years.  I told the insurance company I was not hurt (at the time I wasn't).  It wasn't until I couldn't move that I called Carol, who had been referred to me by a trusted person....who I will always be thankful to for the referral.  Carol was able to prove it wasn't a pre-existing injury (insurance companies love those words) and was able to get me my policy limits.  

When you are involved in a car accident    CALL CAROL FIRST   even if you do not think you are injured.  You need a good Attorney to ensure that you are able to receive the proper care and compensation owed to you.  


Symptoms of whiplash include neck pain and stiffness, headaches, pain in the shoulder or between the shoulder blades, low back pain, pain or numbness in the arm and/or hand, dizziness and/or ringing in the ears or blurred vision.  


When you call Carol first she will put you in contact with the BEST doctors for your situation.  She knows what needs to be done from the beginning and can serve you better when she starts from the beginning and doesn't have to "clean up" what has happened.  (She had to clean up my mess that I started from not realizing what I was doing).


Zeisler & Associates are exclusive to personal injury and are dedicated to serve you.  When you hire Zeisler & Associates you not only get an EXPERIENCED ATTORNEY you get a person who cares about YOU and what is right!!

At Zeisler & Associates you will always be informed of the status of your case.

Conveniently located in two locations:

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Pueblo                                                   Colorado Springs

123 W. 12th Street                                 422 E Vermijo, Ste 412

Pueblo, CO  81003                                Colorado Springs, CO 80903

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What to do after a car accident

What to do after a car accident

Car accidents are scary and difficult to be involved in but, unfortunately, they are an every day occurrence. If you haven't been involved in a car accident chances are you know someone who has.  Accidents range from minor to deadly.

Car accidents do not discriminate.

There are all types of accidents. They can involve other vehicles or a pedestrian.  You will hear many descriptions of accidents; fender benders, an MVA, an MVC, a collision, an incident, a crash or a wreck. No matter how they are described it often results in one thing: injuries. Some injuries cannot be detected right away.  Victims of Car Accidents will often walk away saying they feel fine only to find themselves, weeks later, unable to function normally.

When you are involved in a car accident what do you do? 

Never admit fault.
Call the police.
Gather as much information about the other party involved in the accident.
Seek medical attention even if you do not have obvious injuries.

Call Today Toll Free 800-961-2430

Call Zeisler & Associates. 

A Law Firm that focuses, exclusively, on Personal Injury!!

At Zeisler & Associates you will always have your consultation WITH AN ATTORNEY!!  Beware of the firms that have you meet with a non-Attorney to assess you case.

At Zeisler & Associates you will have direct contact WITH AN ATTORNEY!!

At Zeisler & Associates you will always be informed of the status of your case.

Conveniently located in two locations:

Click on the city to get directions

Pueblo                                                                     Colorado Springs
123 W. 12th Street                                                        422 E Vermijo, Ste 412
Pueblo, CO  81003                                                       Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-358-2571                                                               719-694-3971


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