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WHAT YOU SHOULD DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT

Richard Ardoin
Nov. 1, 2014

If you have been involved in a traffic crash, you might be wondering what to do after an car accident. The moments immediately following an accident are extremely stressful, but it is important to be smart in order to ensure your safety and to help your case if you decide to file a lawsuit in the future. If you are ever involved in an car accident in Texas, contact the Ardoin Law Firm to discuss your legal options.

GET TO A SAFE AREA

It is especially important to get to a safe area after an car accident occurs. If your car is still in drivable condition, pull over to the side of the road. If not, make sure to wait until you are out of harm's way before exiting your vehicle.

MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS OKAY

Next, make sure everyone involved in the accident is okay. If anyone is injured, you should call 911 immediately to summon emergency crews to the scene.

CALL THE POLICE

Once you are safe, it is important to call the police to create an accident report. This will be an important tool to get compensation from the at-fault driver and his or her insurance company. In addition, both your insurance company and your attorney will want copies of this report.

FILE A CLAIM

After the accident, make sure to file a claim with your insurance company. Your insurer will need details from the crash. The sooner you can provide them with this information, the better.

If you are wondering what to do after an car accident, you can follow these simple steps. Then, contact an attorney you trust to help you win your case.