Hi all,
So I'm not sure where this goes, so feel free to move it if necessary mods. I hope this can be used as a resource for others to see what the steps should be after an accident.
Basic story:
Was rear ended and am not at fault. Driver admitted fault and not watching the road. Charged with undue care at the scene
Car is a complete loss. It opened like a banana.
my passenger - taken via ambulance to hospital for xrays and to be checked - prescribed pain medicine, muscle relaxers and physio. Doctor orders her a week off work. She's very sore, has loss of strength in her left side, and some numbness/headaches
Me - In shock at scene, lost my ability to spell (really wierd) no pain until later, went to hospital the next day and given T-3's and told the pain I was feeling was normal to the type of accident I was in. I took monday off work and am on reduced hours now (my work chair is more comfy than my couch - lying down bothers me). My neck and shoulder hurt, can't turn my head to the right very far. and my stomach is killing me (the seat backs on the car let go and we flattened out fast)
What I have done:
Filled out police report
Called my insurance - I have PLPD. They have contacted me and given me a claim number and they have sent a request through to the other insurance
Made a physio appointment to be assessed
Do not have a personal doctor - impossible to find in Calgary. Have been on the waitlist for several months.
waiting on other insurance to contact me - a rental is out of the question right now as i can't make shoulder checks.
So my question to you guys is this: This is my first accident and I'm not sure what to do next. Help? advice? should I get a lawyer?