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Steps to Follow After Car Accidents
Jan 22, 2018
You never wanted it to happen; but unfortunately, you ended up in a car accident. Now what?
Well, if you are lucky to make it out alive, you probably have one or more injuries. Your emotions are high; you are under a lot of stress.
Here’s what you have to do.
Never leave the scene
- No matter who is responsible for causing the accident, stay at the scene. Hit-and-run drivers face serious penalties, so remove that as an option.
- Stay on the scene for as long as necessary. Call the police and ask for a police report to be filed.
- Exchange information: everyone present at the scene of an accident is in a way involved. Besides the parties involved in the crash itself, there are witnesses who may help determine who the responsible party is for causing the crash. Collect every bit of information you can (names, addresses, phone numbers) and give these to the police officer. You never know what information may help you or benefit your case.
- Wait for the police to arrive, and once they create a report, you are free to leave. But, don’t go home. Instead, take the following step.
Visit the hospital
Besides the injuries you can see with your own eyes, you may have some serious internal injuries that require advance medical care. For starters, you may have a head trauma, or internal bleeding that needs immediate medical attention.
Never neglect medical care! It is mandatory that you go see a doctor, and check yourself for any additional injuries. Don’t worry about paying the medical bills. We will come to that part later.
Seek professional legal help
After you are fully checked for injuries and out of life danger, contact one of our attorneys. As a victim of a Car Accident, you have the legal right to file a lawsuit against the party responsible for causing the accident. That is, if you can prove that you are not the one responsible for causing it.
That is why we are here!
Our seasoned attorneys will gladly help you organize things, and prepare the documents and paperwork for you. They will investigate the crash, and find out all about what happened and how and why it happened. They will do everything they can to help prove you innocent, and help you receive the compensation you deserve. This compensation can be calculated using a special method of calculation, and it will cover for all the damage that has been done to you, including your medical bills and your property damage. In addition, you may receive compensation for the pain and suffering you endured during this time.
After receiving a Personal Injury, it is essential that you speak with a car accident attorney in Los Angeles . They will provide you with counsel, legal guidance and tell you what to do next. You will also receive proper legal representation in court, and have someone represent your best interests.
So, the next time you find yourself in a car accident in Los Angeles, you will know what to do, one step at the time.