Car Crash
Car accidents can have serious consequences. Protect yourself by knowing what to do after a car crash.
Protect Your Safety & Your Rights
If you are ever in a car accident. . .
Getting in a car accident can turn your world upside down. With so much riding on how you respond, you need to know how to protect your safety and your legal rights. One mistake could make a big difference.
- Contact the police.
- Do not discuss fault with anyone at the scene.
- Report the accident to your insurer.
- Do not discuss your injuries until you have seen a doctor.
- Do not discuss your claim until you have had a chance to speak with an attorney.
Understand the Laws Where You Live
The laws concerning car accident claims and litigation vary in different states. This could include differences in when the accident needs to be reported, the amount of time you have to file a claim and the statute of limitations for personal injury lawsuits. A lawyer can help you navigate the process and make sure you get fair compensation.
3 Common Types of Injuries
There are three common types of injuries people are found liable for in civil cases:
Bodily harm
Bodily harm is overt damage to one’s person. This is what we think of when we imagine auto accident claims or slip-and-fall cases.
Pain and suffering
Pain and suffering can be a product of the injuries that have occurred. The loss of a hand, for example, is worth much more to an injured person than just the medical expenses required to address the immediate problem.
Emotional distress
Emotional distress is the product of someone’s actions harming another party so badly on a psychological level that they can no longer function as well as they once did.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Should I Do After An Accident?
- Stay at the scene, but get out of the way of traffic.
- Check yourself and others involved for injuries.
- Call an ambulance if anyone is injured.
- Report the accident to the police.
- Document the scene by taking photos, as well as notes on the circumstances of the accident.
- Exchange insurance information with other drivers.
- Record the make, model, color and license plate number of the other vehicles.
- Do not leave the scene until the police say it is okay.
Why Should I Hire An Attorney?
The main reason is that they are the experts at proving liability. You must prove that car accident and the subsequent injuries were the direct result of another party’s negligence, or intent in some cases before the courts will hold them liable and order them to arrange for any eligible compensation. There is frequently nothing to lose, as many attorneys with this specialty work on a contingency basis and are paid as a percentage of your settlement or judgment.
Your Checklist After a Car Accident
- Stay at the scene.
- Check yourself and others for injuries.
- Call an ambulance if anyone is injured.
- Report the accident to the police.
- Turn on your hazard lights and try to move your car to the side of the road.
- Document the scene by taking photos.
- Take notes concerning the circumstances of the accident.
- Exchange insurance information with other drivers.
- Record the make, model, color and license plate number of the other vehicles.
- Do not leave the scene until the police say it is okay.
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