{"id":377,"date":"2022-05-31T11:30:12","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T15:30:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/?p=377"},"modified":"2022-05-31T11:00:20","modified_gmt":"2022-05-31T15:00:20","slug":"should-i-file-an-insurance-claim-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/should-i-file-an-insurance-claim-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I File an Insurance Claim If I Am Injured In An Accident?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-378\" src=\"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Young-woman-confused-by-insurance-form-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Young-woman-confused-by-insurance-form-300x200\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Young-woman-confused-by-insurance-form-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Young-woman-confused-by-insurance-form-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Young-woman-confused-by-insurance-form-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Young-woman-confused-by-insurance-form-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Young-woman-confused-by-insurance-form-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Young-woman-confused-by-insurance-form-1000x667.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Young-woman-confused-by-insurance-form-180x120.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Being the victim of an accident can be an extremely traumatic event, especially if you have suffered injuries, property damage, or other significant losses. Even seemingly minor accidents can have disastrous repercussions, such as life-long disabilities, permanent disfigurements, complete paralysis, and traumatic brain injuries. Since most accidents are unpredictable and transpire with little to no warning, victims are usually uncertain about their next steps. The last thing any accident victim wants to worry about is filing the proper forms. With a highly experienced personal injury attorney, the legal process after an accident does not have to be overwhelming.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Insurance Claim Process\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Whether you have suffered injuries resulting from a dog bite, slip and fall, or supermarket accident, filing an insurance claim is your first step towards obtaining compensation. Although insurance claims may appear complicated, filing a claim may not be as difficult as you think. It should be completed as soon as reasonably possible. It is essential to realize that New York is a no-fault state. This means that irrespective of who was at fault in a car crash, you can file a claim with your own insurance company to recover damages.<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"read_more_link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.calljed.com\/blog\/should-i-file-an-insurance-claim-if-i-am-injured-in-an-accident\/\"  title=\"Continue Reading Should I File an Insurance Claim If I Am Injured In An Accident?\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Being the victim of an accident can be an extremely traumatic event, especially if you have suffered injuries, property damage, or other significant losses. Even seemingly minor accidents can have disastrous repercussions, such as life-long disabilities, permanent disfigurements, complete paralysis, and traumatic brain injuries. 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