One of the most common accident resulting in personal injury are auto accidents. If you have been injured in an automobile accident involving a car, motorcycle, bus, or semi truck, you will likely experience pain and suffering, emotional distress, lost wages, medical expenses and property damage. For all of these damages, you should be compensated financially.

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What to do when you are involved in an accident:

• Exchange information: Obtain the other driver's information including his or her name, license number, license plate number, insurance company and insurance policy number.

• Call the police: Even if the other side admits fault at the scene, you still need to call the police to obtain a report of what happened at the scene on the day of the accident.

• Witnesses: Obtain contact information of all the witnesses, including their names, phone numbers, and addresses.

• Photographs: Take pictures of the accident scene, surrounding areas, damages to the car, and any visible physical injuries.

• Report the accident to your insurance company: After the accident, contact your insurance company to report the accident as soon as possible.

• Medical care: Seek medical treatment for all your injuries and medical conditions.

• Property Damage: Keep copies of all of your repair bills and estimates as well as rental car and taxi receipts.

• Wage loss records: Keep a log of all the days and times you missed work because of injuries you suffered from the accident.

• Out-of-Pocket Expenses: Keep track of all your out-of-pocket expenses (i.e., receipts for prescription drugs).

• Emotional distress and Personal Inconvenience: Keep in mind all the suffering you are going through and how the injuries have inconvenienced your daily activities.