When you are seriously injured, there are a lot of things to think about and get done. Most importantly, you must focus on healing from your injuries. You also need to file claims and work with multiple insurance companies, doctors, and other interested parties at once. This process can become complicated and stressful, causing you to forget to consider your future interests.

Regardless of whether you have made a decision to file a personal injury claim, you should begin protecting your legal rights immediately after you are injured. It is important to keep records of anything and everything that happens in the accident and afterwards. This includes pictures of the accident, emails and other communications between you and anyone involved, medical records, treatment costs, and names of all healthcare providers. It is also important to be aware that all communications with the other drivers insurance company or attorney will likely be recorded or documented.

You don’t have to make your claim immediately, but you are required to make a claim within a certain time period after your accident. In Iowa, a personal injury claim must be brought within two-years of an accident. You will not want to wait until last minute to obtain a personal injury lawyer or you risk the attorney not having enough time to explore your legal options and assist you before the two years expires. When you consult an attorney as soon as possible, the attorney has time to better represent your interests.

The attorneys at Simpson, Jensen, Abels, Fisher & Bouslog, P.C. are experienced in handling complex personal injury cases. Contact us at (515) 288-5000 to discuss your accident with our firm.

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