Have you been injured in a New York auto accident? If so, be careful that you don't do something that will wreck your chances of receiving compensation for your injuries.

The first thing you must never do after a car accident in New York, is leave the accident scene. You are required to stop, even if you think there is no damage or injuries.

The insurance company will contact you following a collision and may ask you to give a recorded statement. Insurers have been known to call accident victims within days after the crash. It is hard to know the full extent of your injuries right away and you could end up saying something that will hurt your chances of recovering a fair settlement. Don't give a recorded statement until you talk with a New York auto accident lawyer.

If you are offered a settlement by the insurance company right away or if the insurance company is asking you to sign papers pretty soon after the accident, that should tell you something. The insurer is out to protect its own interests, not yours. Talk to a New York auto accident attorney before signing anything.

Don't wait to seek medical attention following a crash. You may think your injuries are minor, but the symptoms of a serious injury can take a while to surface. Medical records may also be needed to obtain compensation.

What you should do after a serious New York car accident is contact a New York accident attorney who can help you. Call the law firm of Rappaport, Glass, Greene and Levine at 800.734.9445 for legal advice.