What to do after a Car Accident: Sound Legal Advice for Protection of Your Rights and Future
A serious car, truck or motorcycle accident typically shakes everyone involved up for a while. If you suffer any type of injury, you may be disoriented when making key decisions. In the moments, hours and days afterward, many people make mistakes that hurt their ability to obtain maximum compensation for medical bills, lost wages and even property damage.
Your decision to contact a lawyer immediately can prevent costly mistakes or we may have strategies for regaining control of the situation. We are here to help after your car accident, through any legal means available and by going "above and beyond" when it comes to client services.
Sound Recommendations and Cautions to Consider
Some of the most important steps to take and guidelines to follow if you have been injured in an Arizona car wreck or other roadway accident are:
- Report the accident to the police and make sure a report is filed including a reference to your potential injuries, regardless of whether you believe they are serious.
- Get names, insurance information and license plate numbers for other drivers and ask for names and contact information if you see potential witnesses.
- Allow emergency medical treatment and see a doctor as soon as possible.
- Keep notes including everything you remember about the accident and conversations with anyone who becomes involved.
- Contact a reputable personal injury attorney before you talk to any insurance company, even your own, and never agree to give a recorded statement.
Despite their sensitive advertising claims and reassuring style, most insurance company representatives will not prioritize fairness to you nor to your right to the quality medical care your policies and coverage limits may allow. In contrast, our legal team will be on your side from step one.
Meet With Us to Discuss Legal Options
If you choose to take advantage of a free, no-risk lawyer consultation with our firm, based in Tempe, we will answer your questions honestly and realistically. We will advise you on every aspect of dealing with insurance companies and, in most cases, we deal with them directly while you focus on physical and emotional recovery.
When we meet, bring anything you have relating to the car accident, such as photographs of vehicles and injuries, police reports, medical or physical therapy reports, and copies of insurance policies or statements.
We will evaluate your case honestly and, if you can benefit from our efforts, take it from there. Call us at 602-910-6804 or 888-339-5104 to speak with an experienced accident attorney about your claims — we will meet you at your home or hospital if necessary.
