You Need To Contact An Auto Accident Attorney
Immediately After An Auto Accident
If you or a family member has been injured in an auto accident due to the negligence of another driver, our law firm can help you. Usually, we can help you in getting your medical bills, prescriptions, wage loss, damage to your vehicle and other accident related costs and expenses paid or reimbursed to you within about 30 days. We can assist you in making any required insurance claims with your own auto insurance company as well as pursuing your claim against the at fault drivers auto insurance company. You need to contact an experienced auto accident attorney to make sure you have someone looking out for your best interests in dealing with the insurance companies after an auto accident.
What To Do After An Auto Accident
If you are involved in an auto accident, there are important things you can do that can be instrumental in determining the amount of money you may receive. By doing the right things it will significantly increase your ability to obtain a fair and just settlement. The following are important tips to keep in mind after an auto accident.
Always call 911 to get medical help at the accident scene for anyone injured including yourself. Also followup with a doctor even if you think your injuries are minor as some serious injuries take time to appear.
Always call the police and make sure you get a copy of the accident report at the scene.
Always obtain contact information from witnesses ( including passengers ) such as their name, address and home, work and cell phone numbers. Also obtain the at fault drivers personal and vehicle information, drivers license number and their insurance company name and policy number. If the other driver is not the owner of the vehicle they are driving then get the registered owners name, address, phone number and the name of their insurance company and policy number.
Always make notes of what happened while it is fresh in your mind including name of road or intersection, weather conditions, time of accident and also make a diagram of the automobile accident scene.
Always take photos of the accident scene including the vehicles involved as well as your injuries.
Always keep a written diary of how your injuries affect your daily activities including pain and suffering. Also keep a record of doctor visits, lost wages and other out of pocket losses caused by the auto accident.
Always report and notify your own auto insurance company in a timely manner.
Never admit fault for the accident either at the scene or afterward. Any statements you make in the heat of the moment may be incorrect but anything you say can be used against you later.
Never give a written or oral statement to an insurance company before consulting your auto accident attorney.
Never discuss your case with anyone except your auto accident lawyer and doctors. You should tell any insurance adjusters or other insurance representatives that you are represented by an attorney and to contact your auto accident attorney if they have questions, need information or want to discuss your claim.
Never change medical treatment without your doctor's permission. Disregarding your doctor's orders, missing appointments or treatment can affect your recovery from your injuries and the amount of money you may recover because if you do not properly document your injuries the insurance companies and courts may not think you are as injured as you may assert to be.
Never sign a release or any documents before consulting your auto accident attorney. If you accept a settlement you usually can not recover more money even if you later discover your injuries and losses are much greater than you knew about when you accepted the settlement.
The above are some important reminders on what to do after an auto accident. If you are injured in an auto accident due to the other drivers negligence, do not do anything that could jeopardize the amount of money you may recover. Please call The Nuebel Law Firm, P.A. promptly at 407-703-5999 for a free, no obligation consultation with an experienced auto accident lawyer.
