Auto Accident Attorneys San Antonio - Call Now - 210-222-2288
Have you recently been injured in a car accident in San Antonio, Texas?
Car wrecks are the leading cause of injuries to individuals in the United States, resulting in thousands of catastrophic injuries and deaths each year. Each and every year, millions are injured and killed due to auto accidents. Motor vehicle accident losses occur for many different reasons, including distracted drivers, heavy traffic, and drunk drivers.
It is important to understand that Texas Law entitles you to monetary damages and compensation for your injuries sustained in a car wreck. If you or a family member have been injured in a car wreck and the accident was caused by someone's negligence, call our Law Firm and speak with one of our lawyers.
Here are some things to do after an accident:
1. Report the Accident:
Always, Always, Always call the police to report the car wreck and inform the police of the number of people who are injured, so that enough emergency personnel respond to the scene. Advise all the proper agencies of the occurrence.
2. Seek Medical Attention:
Even if you don't require emergency medical care, you should consult a physician or chiropractor about your injuries, as soon as possible.
3. Identify all of the Parties Involved:
You and the other driver should exchange information, including the other driver's name, address, phone number, drivers license number, license plate number, insurance carrier, policy number, and agent's name and telephone number. Get the names, phone numbers and addresses of anyone who saw what occurred.
4. Take Photos:
If possible take photographs from every angle of the scene of the accident, any visible injuries and all the vehicles involved in the car wreck.
5. Keep a Diary:
Identify any unusual changes in yourself. This may include all pains and aches, changes in behavior, memory loss, etc. Ask family members or friends if they have noticed any changes in your behavior.
6. Document, Document, Document:
Document all of your losses, including medical bills, reasonable transportation costs related to the injuries, future medical treatment, lost wages, future loss of earnings, the effect on your family, and the effect on your life. An experienced attorney can help you identify all losses that may be related to your accident.
7. Don't Settle Your Claim with the Insurance Company Until You Know Your Injuries:
It is a simple fact persons represented by an experienced and qualified attorney recover substantially more money on their insurance claims.
Seek Advice from an Experienced San Antonio Attorney:
Our San Antonio Law Firm offers free initial consultations, with no cost or obligation. Even if you don't hire our firm, we are still willing to sit down with you and discuss your legal options. Call us today, we maybe able to increase a client's settlement over what the insurance company was offering. This is because we know how these cases are evaluated by the insurance companies and the court system. Our San Antonio Firm is prepared when we go to court, and for maximizing the value of our clients' car wreck claims.
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