Injured? Know What to Do After an Accident.
A serious accident can leave you with severe injuries, medical expenses, property damage and other hardships. At the Turley Law Firm, we are dedicated to helping people recover financially for injuries and suffering caused by the negligence or wrongdoing of another. If you or a loved one has been involved in an accident, contact our Dallas Fort Worth injury lawyers. Since 1973, we have effectively represented injured clients throughout Texas, the Southwest and the nation.
Our personal injury law firm aggressively advocates for the rights of individuals involved in all types of accidents such as car accidents, motorcycle accidents, boating accidents, bus accidents, slip and fall accidents, oil rig accidents and other accidents causing serious injury or death.
Regardless of the type of accident in which you were injured, there are important steps you can take to protect your interests and preserve your rights until you hire a competent attorney:
- Determine if anyone needs emergency medical attention and if so call 911.
- Don't discuss more than you have to about the accident. In a motor vehicle accident, you are required to contact your insurance company to report the accident — however, do not accept fault, volunteer specific information or make recorded statements. Only report the facts of the accident.
- Report the accident. Ensure a police report is filed to properly document motor vehicle accidents (a police report may be filed in person within 10 days if the police are not called to the accident scene). If the accident occurred on someone else's property, such as a slip and fall in a grocery store, immediately report the incident to the property owner.
- Obtain as much information as you can at the scene. Unless immediate medical attention is needed, stay at the scene to obtain information regarding the other driver (in car accident and truck accident cases) and any witnesses. Memories fade fast so our lawyers will want to interview these individuals right away. Get the names and contact information for actual eye witnesses.
- Document the accident. Documenting conditions at the time of the accident can be critical because it is unlikely that the accident scene will be in the same condition when you first talk with an attorney. Take pictures of the accident scene, vehicles, debris and visible injuries.
- Get medical attention. If you were hurt, seek prompt medical attention, even if you did not initially believe you were injured. If symptoms surface weeks or even months after the accident, seek prompt medical attention. Even when someone walks away from an accident seemingly unharmed, it is possible for signs of an injury, such as a head injury to later manifest.
- Talk to an experienced personal injury lawyer right away. The only way to ensure your interests are not taken advantage of by aninsurance company, property owners or other parties who may be responsible for your injuries is to talk with an experienced personal injury lawyer right away. Don't sign any statements or settlements with the insurance company until you have spoken with a knowledgeable injury attorney.
Contact our Dallas Car Accident Lawyers
The do's and don'ts of dealing with insurance companies after an accident can be confusing. The insurance company has its own interests to look after — without an experienced attorney, the insurance company may attempt to take advantage of your vulnerability and pay less than you are entitled. Our personal injury attorneys can advocate for your interests and ensure the insurance company plays fair. Call toll free 800-692-4025 or contact our law firm online to arrange a free consultation and case evaluation.
