Car Accident Lawyer Edmond, OK
What To Do After A Car Accident
If you have been injured in a car accident, it may be in your best interest to contact an Edmond, OK car accident lawyer as soon as possible. You may be entitled to compensation for expenses that are the result of your injuries and the sooner you speak with a reliable auto accident lawyer, the sooner they may be able to start protecting your rights. The dynamic team at Polchinski & Smith Personal Injury Lawyers has 54 years combined experience successfully helping personal injury victims and their families seek justice. Contact us today for a free case evaluation with no obligations.
Prioritize Safety
After a car collision, you should never do anything that is going to put yourself or others in harm’s way. First check for your own and your passengers injuries, if anyone is seriously injured, call 911 right away. If you and your passengers are okay, check your surroundings and make sure it is safe to exit your vehicle to see if other people involved are injured. Call 911 right away if anyone is injured and then proceed with caution to someplace safe. If it is safe to do so, put on your vehicle’s hazard lights and if no one is injured, move the vehicles to safety. If possible, contact a reputable Edmond car accident lawyer while you are waiting for law enforcement to arrive. Do not apologize to anyone involved because this may imply that you think you are at fault.
Exchange Information With Other Drivers
Get the names, contact information, insurance company, insurance policy number, and driver’s license numbers of all the drivers involved in the collision, even if they did not come in contact with your car (for example, even if one car caused multiple cars to rear end each other, still get this information from everyone).
Get Contact Information From Witnesses
If there are any witnesses to the collision, get their contact information. This may be valuable to have for your insurance claim.
Document Everything
If it is safe to do so, take photos and videos of the accident scene. Take photos of the vehicles, their damage, and the area surrounding the scene, including anything that may have been a factor in causing or complicating the collision. Take detailed notes and/or take voice or video recordings that account what happened, including the time, location, and any relevant and identifying details. If you had passengers in your car with you, it may be helpful to get their accounts of what happened as well.
Speak With A Lawyer Before You Speak To Insurance Companies
Insurance companies are notorious for trying to pay out as little as possible to victims of personal injuries and for using anything that they can, against the victim’s claim. This is why it is recommended that you speak with a good Edmond car accident lawyer before you speak with any insurance companies. The compassionate team at Polchinski & Smith Personal Injury Lawyers is here to help. Contact us today for a free strategy session to see how we might be able to start helping you.
