What is the most important piece of advice you would give to someone who has recently been injured?

What is the most important piece of advice you would give to someone who has recently been injured?

Get medical treatment right away and follow through with it — gaps in care are one of the first things insurance adjusters use to argue your injuries weren’t serious. And be careful about talking to an insurance adjuster or signing anything before you’ve spoken with an attorney; recorded statements and quick settlement offers are often designed to lock in a low number before you know the full extent of your injuries.