[caption id="attachment_73943" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Unsplash[/caption] Been in an accident and don't know what to do next? Filing a personal injury claim is stressful. There's the medical bills, the insurance phone calls and trying to heal all at once. Here's the good news: It's actually much simpler than most believe. All you have to do is know what to expect each step of the way. Exactly how to file your personal injury claim. Follow this step-by-step guide to the 6x stages of the personal injury claims process from filing through to recovery of your settlement. Let's jump in! Quick rundown of what's inside: What Is a Personal Injury Claim? The 6x Steps of the Personal Injury Claim Process Why Hiring a Lawyer Matters Common Mistakes That Hurt Your Claim