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If you are involved in a car accident, you may be left feeling overwhelmed and confused. Understanding what to do following a car accident may help keep you, and others, from sustaining further injury.
Zinda Law Group Texas auto accident lawyers are here to help you through each step of your potential lawsuit. We have the knowledge and ability to investigate your case, negotiate with insurance companies, and fight for you in court to get you the compensation you deserve.
Contact our team today at (888) 281-6991 to discuss your unique case and to schedule your free consultation. As always, you will not pay us a thing unless we are able to get you compensation in your lawsuit.
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Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationSeek Immediate Medical Attention After A Car Accident – And Not Just For Your Health!
If you notice that you have been injured, contact 911 right away, or ask someone else to do so on your behalf. If you are seriously injured, however, try not to move while waiting for emergency personnel to arrive.
If you have not sustained serious injury and are able to move, check on any other passengers in your car. If someone else has been injured, contact emergency services if possible. If there are any bystanders, you may be able to ask them to call for help instead.
Visit your doctor as soon as possible after the accident. The doctor can diagnose and treat your injuries, allowing them to heal faster. The visit will establish a record of your injuries. That record will show that you suffered an injury in the first place and that you take your injury seriously. Keep track of all your medical documentation, including bills, visits, surgeries, treatments, and therapies.
Proof of your injury type will also allow you to calculate the non-economic damages you suffered. That is, you can be compensated for the physical and emotional pain and suffering you experienced because of the crash. An attorney can help you determine an appropriate amount to include in your claim for non-economic damages.
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Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationCall Police/911
No matter if your car accident is a minor fender bender or a catastrophic collision, calling the police is extremely important. Local law enforcement can investigate the scene of the accident, interview witnesses, and fill out an official accident report.
If, for some reason, the police are unable to come to the scene of the accident, you can travel to the nearest police station to complete the report yourself. This police report will be useful in your car accident lawsuit as evidence when determining the at-fault party. That is because the reporting officer usually includes his or her initial impressions of the accident, including which driver is at fault for the accident.
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Soon after the accident, call your insurance company and let the agent know that the accident occurred. Avoid going into very much detail about the accident. Give the basic facts of when, where, who was involved, and what happened.
Try not to make any statements regarding who was at fault for the accident. Even your own insurance company might use your statements against you later to minimize the amount it pays out.
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Available 24 / 7|Free ConsultationDocument The Auto Accident Scene
Documenting the scene of the accident is an extremely crucial step to take. After the police officers arrive, you should identify the officers by asking for their names and badge numbers. Further, you should ask the police officers how you can obtain a copy of the accident report.
Next, take pictures of the entire accident scene. This includes taking pictures of your vehicle from many different angles, your injuries, the other vehicle’s damage and license plate, as well as any street signs and lights. These pictures may become extremely important pieces of evidence in your lawsuit.
Lastly, you should get the names and contact information of the other party and of any witnesses. Your Texas injury lawyer will need to speak with the other party and probably with witnesses to the accident when developing your case. Those witnesses can help establish which driver was at fault for the accident.
After checking the status of you and your passengers, you should exchange contact and insurance information with the other driver. This includes the full name of the driver, his or her insurance company and policy number, the driver’s license and license plate number, the type, color, and model of the vehicle, and the location of the accident. While exchanging information, refrain from discussing any other facts or opinions, such as details leading up to the accident or who may have been at fault.
Accidents Involving Pedestrians
Pedestrians can become seriously injured in car accidents. If you were a pedestrian who was hit by a car, the compensation you could receive from your pain and suffering will likely be higher than if you had also been in a car during the accident.
You may have heard the phrase, “the pedestrian always has the right of way.” However, while drivers should never hit a pedestrian, the pedestrian still may have contributed to the accident by breaking the law. Let a Texas pedestrian accident attorney help you evaluate the circumstances of the accident, considering the pedestrian traffic laws in your state.
Keeping Time Limits For Texas Accident Claims In Mind
Texas has a two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. That means that from the date of the accident, you have two years to file your claim against the driver who caused the accident. If you fail to file within that deadline, you might not be able to seek compensation for your injuries.
Limit Phone Conversations With The Other Driver’s Insurance Adjuster
Try to avoid speaking with the other driver’s insurance adjuster. The adjuster might appear friendly and helpful, but he or she might attempt to make you feel comfortable to get you to have a conversation and potentially admit fault for the accident. An attorney can handle communicating with the other driver’s insurance adjuster on your behalf to reduce the chances of harming your claim.
Don’t Fall For It
Insurance companies also use delay tactics to try and run down the statute of limitations. They do this by requesting unnecessary documentation and deliberately taking time to process your claim. Even when the agent you speak with promises you that your claim is being taken care of, he or she may be giving you a false sense of security.
Secure Legal Counsel In Texas
Contact a personal injury lawyer near you. An experienced and knowledgeable attorney can help find important evidence, determine who was at fault, file complicated paperwork, and more. Further, hiring the right auto accident lawyer in Texas may help get you a higher amount of compensation for your property damage and injuries, for they will be able to negotiate with insurance companies and fight for you in court if a favorable settlement cannot be made.
Knowing what to do after a car accident in Texas may help keep you and others safe. Following these steps may also aid you in your future car accident claim to get you the maximum amount of compensation available in your particular situation. If you would like to know more about what you can do to make your case as strong as possible, Zinda Law Group is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to take your call and to schedule your first free consultation.
Accidents In Uber, Lyft Or Other Ride-Sharing Services
In accidents with rideshare drivers, you could potentially seek compensation from the rideshare company rather than the driver. However, the driver must be on the job when the accident occurs. Speak with a Texas rideshare accident lawyer to learn about the compensation you could receive in your case.
Accidents Involving Bicycles
Like pedestrians, bicyclists are relatively unprotected when they are involved in a crash with a car, which can exacerbate the cyclists’ injuries. Learn about your rights from an experienced Texas bicycle accident lawyer.
Death And Car Accidents
When a loved one dies in a car accident, that person’s spouse or close relatives may file a claim on the deceased’s behalf. They may be compensated for funeral expenses as well as loss of financial support, loss of household support, and loss of companionship. A Texas wrongful death lawyer can help you determine the appropriate damages in your case.
Never Sign Anything From Another Insurance Company
Do not accept payments from an insurance company without first checking with an attorney to ensure that you are receiving an appropriate amount. As the victim of a car accident, you can calculate your ideal settlement amount by considering your medical expenses, missed wages from time off work, pain and suffering, and other damages.
Consult An Attorney
Motor vehicle accidents are, unfortunately, not uncommon; these accidents may result in serious bodily injury and property damage to the victims, causing them to suffer from hefty medical bills and other financial burdens. That is why Zinda Law Group personal injury attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. Our clients do not have to worry about legal fees or related expenses unless we are able to get them compensation for their damages.
If you or your loved one have been the victim of a motor vehicle accident in Texas, you may be able to bring a personal injury claim to seek compensation for your injuries and damages. Zinda Law Group personal injury lawyers have the experience and knowledge necessary to guide you through the entire legal process and to fight on your behalf in the courthouse.
Contact us today at (888) 314-6671 to schedule your free consultation. As always, you will not pay us a thing unless we are successful in winning your case. That is our No Win, No Fee Guarantee.
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