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It can be difficult to stay calm in the aftermath of an auto accident, especially if it’s the first time you’ve ever been in one. However, it’s essential to keep a level head and follow certain steps to ensure a favorable outcome for your health, your vehicle, and your wallet. The steps you take are equally important on deciding whether to hire a car accident lawyer. Below, learn what to do in the event you are in an accident. 

What to Do When You Get Into An Auto Accident

1. Call for Help
Calling 911 or the police should be the first thing you do after a car accident. Even if the collision seems minor, the authorities need to be contacted so that an official accident report can be made. If you decide to take legal action, you will need an accident report which will include the names and addresses of all involved and a narrative of what happened.  

2. Seek Medical Attention
If you’re hurt, even slightly, go to the emergency room to be checked out. It’s always best to be examined by a medical professional, who will prepare a detailed medical record regarding your injury.

3. Exchange Information With Involved Parties 
If possible, exchange auto insurance information, but be mindful be mindful of your interactions. Although it’s fine to be polite, apologizing or admitting fault may very well be used against you if you file a claim. In fact, anything you say or do at the accident scene will be scrutinized by adjusters and possibly insurance lawyers. 

4. Document the Scene
Take pictures of the damages sustained by all vehicles involved in the accident and their location after the accident. If you’re able to stop people who witnessed the crash, ask for their contact information. Your car accident attorney will need to talk with them regarding the accident.

5. Document Injuries
At an appropriate time and place, it’s a good idea to take pictures of any cuts, scrapes, or bruises on your body. Also, remember to document the healing process with pictures. Your lawyer will be able to use these pictures in support of your claim.

If you’ve recently been in an auto accident, the seasoned attorneys at Jones & Jones PC Attys At Law in Andalusia, AL, are eager to help. For more than 60 years, these car accident lawyers have been helping clients get the compensation they deserve for wrecks and personal injuries. They’re also highly experienced in wrongful death and workers’ compensation claims. Visit their website to learn more, and call (334) 222-3161 to speak with an experienced attorney today. 

No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.

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