What to Do After a Car Accident

What To Do After a Car Accident

Depending on the severity of the car accident, your reactions and how you respond to a scene will vary. You may be in shock, or you just may be too injured to help yourself. In any event, it is important to be aware of your rights and take appropriate action, if possible. At Franklin Law Firm, L.L.P., we offer strategic support and advocacy to help our clients receive compensation and secure their legal rights after an auto crash or highway truck collision.

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You can take some steps following a motor vehicle accident to not only protect your rights but also preserve your claims:

• Do not leave the accident scene: Take action. If you leave the scene (other than to seek emergency medical treatment), you could waive your future rights or claims. The scene of the accident is the necessary place to collect a significant amount of evidence you will need, including the name and insurance information for the person who hit you, weather conditions, and witness contacts.
• Insist on calling the police: Even though many people involved in an accident want to resolve the issue as soon as possible, it is important that you call the police. You may have suffered injuries you are unaware of. A police report documents the accident and will be available to you as evidence should you need to file a future claim.
• Seek treatment immediately: If you are injured or believe that you may have suffered an injury, do not refuse ambulance service. It is important to see a doctor as soon as possible. Going to the hospital ensures that your injuries are documented and that you get the care you need.
• Collect witness names: If you are physically able to, try to get names and contact information from those who witnesses the accident. If you are unable to do this yourself, ask police officers or loved ones to try to contact witnesses on your behalf.
• Take pictures of the accident: If you have a digital camera or camera on your cell phone, it can be critical
• Contact an attorney: It is important to contact an attorney as soon as possible. An experienced attorney can protect your rights, appropriately value your claims, and secure your compensation after an accident or injury.
• Do not talk to insurance claims adjusters directly: Insurance carriers will be seeking to limit or deny your claims immediately after an accident. Always consult with an attorney before giving information to your insurance company or an outside insurance agency.
• Follow-up with medical treatment: After you visit a doctor, it is important to comply with prescribed medical treatment or rehabilitation and to continue with any follow-up appointments. Your medical treatment will document the severity and extent of your injuries as well as ensure that you are seeking appropriate attention and care. After all, the most important thing is to ensure that your injuries are treated and that you get better. Nothing is more important than your health.

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