Auto Accidents
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After experiencing a car accident, amidst the chaos and noise, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what steps to take. Being the victim of such an incident can entail various implications, each requiring careful consideration for your well-being.
Assess Your Injuries
If you’ve been in an accident, assessing your own injuries is important. Equally important is determining if others involved in the accident were hurt.
In cases involving injuries, keeping detailed records becomes crucial—tracking missed workdays, medical appointments, hospital stays, surgeries, and rehabilitation efforts. All this while managing car repairs or potentially replacing your vehicle adds to the complexity of the situation.
Navigating through these challenges is where an experienced auto accident attorney can provide invaluable assistance. Our goal is to streamline the process for you, minimizing any additional distress you may face.
Actions to take if you have been in an Auto Accident
- Always contact the police and have them write up a report.
- Take photos of the scene and the vehicles involved.
- Get the names, phone numbers, and driver’s license numbers of each driver involved and any witnesses.
- Â Seek medical treatment immediately: your health and wellness is the most critical concern.
- Contact an attorney as soon as you can.
- Let your insurance company know an accident has occurred but be brief until you have all your faculties together. You never want the story mixed up due to panic or confusion.
- Avoid giving your insurance company a statement until you are clear in your mind and have contacted your attorney.
- Please don’t sign any papers from your insurance company until they have been looked over by your lawyer.