WHAT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
Depending upon the severity of your car accident, you could be rushed to the hospital by ambulance or helicopter or waiting in pain on the scene. If you’re reading this, you’re likely looking for answers on what to do after a car accident. First and foremost, your immediate medical concerns need to be addressed. Nothing is more important than your health and safety, everything else can wait. If you’re currently lost in the process of dealing with the post-car accident reality, it’s a good idea to speak with a lawyer who has experience helping car accident victims.
Your Immediate Medical Concerns
Your health and safety should always come first. In very serious crashes, you probably won’t even have a choice of going to the hospital. You might not even remember your ambulance ride or airlift. Perhaps, you’ve just been checked and bandaged up at the scene. No matter what the case, your health and immediate safety come first. For car accident victims who get to go home directly after a crash, it’s absolutely critical to see a doctor as soon as possible. Car accidents are likely to get adrenaline pumping, and you might not feel the pain of injuries until much later in the day or a few days later. Getting checked out assures you that all of your medical needs are being addressed.
Documenting Your Car Accident
If you haven’t been transported to the hospital, and you’re still on the scene, do the best you can to document your car accident. Put that smart phone to use and take pictures. Get witness information and call local law enforcement authorities to come make a report. This documentation can be used as evidence in your case. The more documentation, pictures and witness statements you get, the better. This will also be a good time to exchange insurance information with the other driver or drivers.
What to do After a Car Accident in Jackson
In addition to getting your immediate medical and personal safety needs addressed, documenting the scene and calling a lawyer should be your next step. Don’t talk to the insurance company or give out any details about the accident before at least speaking with a lawyer in an initial free consultation. Insurance companies want nothing more than to twist your words and deny and delay your claim.
If you’ve been injured in a car accident, contact the skilled and proven team at Coxwell & Associates, PLLC at (601) 265-7766 for a free case consultation today. You’ll be glad you did.
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