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10 Rules To Follow If You Have Been In An Accident

10 Rules To Follow If You Have Been In An Accident

If you have been in an accident, the best lawyers will advise clients to follow these ten basic rules after an accident.

  1. Report the accident to the police and/or your employer immediately.
  2. Obtain the name, address, phone number and insurance information from the responsible party.
  3. Obtain the names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses to the accident.
  4. Have photographs taken of your injuries, the scene of the accident, and the vehicle or machine you were operating at the time of the accident.
  5. Call your insurance agent to report the accident.
  6. If you are hurt, seek medical attention. Explain your injuries in full to your healthcare professional.
  7. Do not discuss the accident with anyone other than the investigating officer, your doctor or your own insurance company representative.
  8. If you suspect the responsible party may be under the influence of alcohol, report it to the investigating officer immediately.
  9. Make notes of any statements made by the responsible party after the accident.
  10. DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING UNTIL YOU HAVE CONSULTED WITH A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER.

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  • Over 40 Years Experience

    We have extensive legal experience handling accident and personal injury cases since 1982.

  • Award Winning Attorneys
    We don't represent insurance companies, drunk drivers or trucking companies. We represent accident victims.
  • No Fees Unless We Win
    We don't charge you any legal fees unless we win your case. Our services are provided on a contingency fee basis!
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See What We've Won for Injury Victims
  • Record-Setting $15.2 Million Wrongful Death

    Wrongful death case ended in a verdict of over $15 million dollars.

  • $8.2 Million Car Accident

    Car accident verdict.

  • $7.25 Million Motorcycle Accident

    Using mediation after a motorcycle accident, $7,250,000 was awarded.

  • $4.1 Million Medical Malpractice

    Secured a settlement of over $4 million dollars after medical malpractice occurred.

  • $3 Million Negligent Trucker

    Secured a $3 million dollar settlement for client involving a negligent truck driver.
    Did You Know?
    • We NEVER represent drunk drivers, insurance companies, or trucking companies.
    • We've SUCCESSFULLY handled injury and accident cases since 1982.
    • We NEVER charge you fees or legal costs unless we are able to win your claim.
    • We provide FREE initial case consultations in your home or in our office.
    • We have SIX convenient office locations where we can meet with you.
    • We OFFER clients more than 100 years of combined attorney, secretarial, and paralegal experience.