If you were hurt in an automobile accident and the at-fault driver was not insured or has insufficient insurance, you might be able to get the assistance of an attorney to help you recover damages for your injuries. If you wait too long, you might have a hard time being successful in your claim because of the statute of limitations.

• If you’ve been involved in a car accident, you should seek immediate legal counsel from a qualified attorney.

• The first step is to contact the insurance company to inform them if there is an injury, property damage or death.

• The next step is to avoid admitting fault, as this could result in increased settlement costs.

Once you’ve called the insurance company, you should seek legal counsel from a qualified attorney who can advocate for you if injuries were suffered in the accident and if the damage is extensive.