Steps To Protect Your Rights And Help Your Personal Injury Case

The steps you take after an accident can have a huge impact on your health and your ability to seek compensation for all the damages. Below are the most important actions to take after a car crash.

Get Medical Assistance

In the seconds and minutes after a crash, it’s natural to feel shocked and disoriented. If you are injured your first priority is to get to the hospital. Call 911 for an ambulance. If you are not injured, check on the other party and summon medical help if they are injured.

Move Your Car Away From Traffic

If you are able to move your vehicle to the side of the road and turn on your hazard lights, do so to prevent additional accidents. Flares can also help other passing vehicles to drive with caution.

Gather Information

Document the scene as best as possible. Always get the other driver’s contact and insurance information. Talk to witnesses, and take pictures of the crash with your cellphone or other camera.

Call The Police

The police will need to file a report about the accident. Don’t take responsibility for the crash. Even if you think it was your fault, there may have been other factors at play that contributed to what happened.

Talk To Your Insurance Company

Call your insurer to initiate a claim. Don’t accept any offers from an insurance company, however, until you speak with a lawyer. Their first offer is likely to be low.

Call A Lawyer

Wondering if you should file a personal injury lawsuit? Shelly Law Offices can provide the perspective you need during your free initial consultation.

Call our Doylestown office today at 267-454-6594 local or 866-214-3323 toll free to schedule your appointment. You can also reach us online.