One of the most common causes of traumatic injuries is an automobile accident. There are literally thousands of automobile accidents in the United States every day. To view some of the frightening statistics concerning traffic accidents in the United States click here.

It is extremely important if you are involved in an accident to seek medical treatment as soon as possible. Further, to the extent possible it is also critical to document the scene, the vehicle(s) involved and the visible extent of your injuries. Insurance companies may total a vehicle and destroy it before you can photograph that vehicle to help illustrate the seriousness of a collision. Further, bruising, cuts, abrasions and swelling will heal and become less obvious over time. It is important to document those injuries through photographs early on, before they have healed.

Once you have sought any emergency medical treatment required it is important that you consult with an attorney experienced in representing victims of negligence. At Sweetnam & Schwartz, LLC we consistently strive to provide the highest levels of attention, compassion and representation to people who have suffered traumatic personal injuries in automobile accidents.

Finally, most Americans are badly underinsured. Check with your insurance agent to make sure you have adequate liability coverage and just as importantly uninsured or underinsured coverage. Maintaining at least $250,000.00 in liability and uninsured coverage is a recommended practice. If you or a member of your household is badly injured by a driver with no or minimal insurance there is a real possibility that you will not be able to recover adequate compensation for your medical bills, injuries and lost wages. It is very important to maintain appropriate uninsured motorist coverage in order to avoid being left with no way to recover your losses if you are injured by an uninsured or underinsured driver.