What to Do After a Car Accident

What Should I Do After a Car Accident?

After moving quickly to safety, alerting the appropriate authorities such as law enforcement and medical personnel, and making sure everyone is safe, there are some steps you should take following a car accident. The first thing to keep in mind is that you should never leave flee the scene of a car accident. This is your chance to gather any evidence you can following the accident. Instead, take pictures of all vehicles involved in the accident, including license plates, gather phone numbers and contact information from all parties involved, and do not touch anything inside your car. 

Should I File an Accident Report?

Yes, you should call the police and file an accident report following the car crash. However, be sure not to admit fault or claim responsibility for the accident. If you have any questions regarding what you should say in the accident report, contact a car accident attorney. Also, request to receive a copy of the accident report after filing.

Should I Move My Car After a Car Accident?

Your car should remain in place if at all possible and if it is safe to do so. If it is not possible for your car to remain in place following the car accident and the car is able to be moved safely, move the car without disturbing anything inside the vehicle and leave as little unchanged as possible following the accident. If the car is being moved by a third party, request that the car be moved to a secure storage facility.

What If My Car Was Hit By a Semi or 18-Wheeler Truck?

If you were hit by an 18-wheeler or big rig truck, your case will automatically become more complex. The parties involved in a truck accident case will most likely include the truck driver, the truck driver's lawyer, the company he works for, his company's lawyer, and the company or driver's insurance company. Navigating this type of case will be much more difficult without a qualified truck accident attorney.

Should I Call My Insurance Company After an Auto Accident?

Yes. You should contact your insurance company in order to report the accident. However, it is usually best to contact a lawyer first in order to make sure you don't say the wrong thing. Also, a car accident lawyer will be able to tell you what questions you should answer and those which you should not.

What If an Insurance Company Offers Me a Settlement?

It is very likely that if an insurance company offers you a settlement it will be well below what your case is worth. If you were offered a settlement by an insurance company, you should discuss your case with a car accident attorney first in order to know whether or not you are receiving a fair deal. Many car accident lawyers offer free consultations with no hidden expenses or out-of-pocket costs.

How Do I Find the Best Car Accident Attorney?

Finding the best car accident attorney for your case can be a difficult and confusing process. Questions arise such as, "How do I know I can trust this lawyer?" And, "Is this lawyer giving me good advice?" Or, "Will this lawyer fight for me in the courtroom?" Some things to consider when looking for the best lawyer include education, experience, credentials, track record and most importantly, personal attention.

Car Accident Attorney - Patrick Daniel Law

At our law firm we treat clients as if they are members of our own family. We give them the personal attention they deserve and aggressively represent their cases. We are experienced trial attorneys and are willing to go to the courtroom if the need should arise. We also offer free consultations for accident victims and when we work for you we work on a contingency basis meaning we do not make money unless we recover for you. If you would like a free consultation, please contact us online or call (713) 999-6666.