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Many people who’ve never been in an auto accident find themselves confused and disoriented after a crash, especially if they’ve suffered serious injuries. Unfortunately, your actions during this confusing experience can have a major impact later on, affecting your personal injury attorney’s ability to file a claim and collect compensation for your losses. If you’re in an accident, the following steps will help you avoid common mistakes and preserve your rights.

What to Do After an Accident

1. Stay at the Scene

personal injury attorneyEven if no one has been seriously hurt, stay long enough to speak to the police and get a copy of their report. In general, it’s best to stay at the scene until you have all the evidence you’ll need—as the details will be invaluable to your personal injury attorney—unless you require emergency medical attention.

2. Check on Everyone Else

If your injuries are not too severe, check on other passengers and the driver of the other car, and administer first aid until help arrives. Remember not to move anyone with a neck or back injury unless you absolutely have to.

3. Avoid Admitting Blame

When collecting the insurance information of the other driver, avoid making any offers to pay for damages or apologizing for the accident. These statements could be seen as admissions of liability and could limit your ability to claim damages later, even if the other driver was at fault.

4. Collect Evidence

Before leaving the scene, try to get photos of the damage to both vehicles, any conditions that may have contributed to the accident, and anything else your personal injury attorney can use to support your claim. Your medical records may also be an important part of your case, so see a doctor immediately, even if you don’t initially seem seriously hurt.


 

For over 30 years, accident victims throughout Willow Springs, MO, have been turning to Steven Privette, Attorney at Law to help them collect compensation for their injuries. If you’ve been hurt in an accident caused by someone else’s careless driving, contact him online to learn how he can help, or call (417) 469-3535 to speak directly to the skilled personal injury attorney today.

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