Most parents know exactly what has to be done in the event they are involved in a car accident, this may not be the case when your teenage child first gets their drivers license. Although they may be capable of driving properly, parents are fully aware that there is more to driving; than just driving. If the right moves are not made after an accident, this may lead to legal and/or medical consequences. The moments right after an accident, and the days after depending on the severity can be quite confusing, this confusion may lead to the young driver doing the wrong thing or failing to take the correct action. If there is any doubt whatsoever, an accident attorney in Victorville CA should be contacted right away.
Any accident can cause serious injuries; in some cases these injuries do not manifest themselves for days after the accident. These injuries can be the cause of very expensive medical care and it is of the utmost importance that you get the responsible persons insurance to fully compensate the innocent party.
- Before all else, if there are serious injuries the first thing to do is to get proper medical attention. Attendance at a hospital is usually required in these cases, the insurance and the legalities can be handled later, but not too much later. If you are not seriously injured and you can stay at the scene of the accident, avoid the following:
- Don’t overlook documenting everything; keep good records of the other vehicle ID, the contact numbers of the other driver and any witnesses, details of the insurance company, photos and a detailed description of how you think the accident happened.
- Don’t talk too much. In many cases the trauma of the whole thing can get the better of someone and before you know it they are admitting fault. Avoid making any damning statements to the other driver or witnesses.
- Don’t sign anything. Any documents that are put in front of you by any insurance company are for their benefit, not yours. It is easy for you to sign a release and as a rest you will have no future recourse.
- Do get an accident attorney in Victorville CA. Many personal injury attorneys will provide legal services and get their compensation once the claim is settled. Insurance companies will have their battery of lawyers, so should you.
Any delay in seeking compensation often results in compensation far less than what it could have been. All these critical decisions should be taken in cooperation with your accident attorney.
If you are involved in an auto accident, first get proper medical care and then contact an accident attorney in Victorville CA. You are invited to contact the Brian J. Morgan Attorney at Law.
