What Should You Do if You are Involved in an Automobile Accident?
- DO seek proper medical attention before doing anything else
- DO summon the police
- DO cooperate with all law enforcement and emergency personnel who respond to the scene
- DO get the license plate numbers of all other vehicles involved in the accident and the drivers' names, addresses, telephone numbers and insurance information
- DO write down the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all potential witnesses to any accident or injury
- DO contact your automobile insurance company
- DO take photographs of all of the following as soon as possible after the accident:
- of the scene of the accident from all angles
- of the surrounding area
- of the vehicles involved
- of your injuries
- DO contact one of our experienced injury and auto accident attorneys in Houston
- DON'T move your vehicle after an accident unless necessary for safety or required by law
- DON'T subject yourself to further injury by standing or waiting in an area near traffic or other safety hazards
- DON'T leave the scene of an accident until the police tell you it is okay to do so
- DON'T engage in discussions of fault with anyone other than the investigating officers
After the accident:
- DO take notes about what happened and what kind of harm resulted
- DO keep an ongoing written record of all conversations regarding your accident
- DON’T give a statement to the insurance company without consulting a lawyer first.
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