Actions To Take In An Auto Accident

By Blondell Wahba


You cannot prevent accidents from happening no matter how much you try. Be careful, be alert, be wary... they would still happen. One moment we were driving carefully; the next thing we know, we are in the middle of an auto accident. At times like these, what should we do?

It is important that you remain calm right after the accident. Check yourself over for any signs of injury. If you have someone in the car with you, check on them, too. Make sure you call the police and an ambulance. You should still inform the police about the accident even if it is a small one.

During an auto accident, it is important to have all the facts straight, particularly when you know you will need them to file a police report and a claim for insurance a bit later. Therefore, you should check out and make notes about the accident, including the specific damages to all the vehicles involved, the injuries sustained, and the number of witnesses available, among others.

The outcome or consequences of the accident will be greatly influenced by the actual and immediate cause of the accident. A drunken driving charge will most likely be on the table for you once the investigation reveals that you were driving while you were drunk or had alcohol in your system. Claims for insurance will also be affected by this. If, on the other hand, it is the other party in the accident who is driving while intoxicated, you could file charges and claims for damages.

You will definitely need a good lawyer to help you through all these. A DUI lawyer would be exactly what you need if you are charged for drunken driving. Any damage to your car or your body would be handled best by a personal injury lawyer.

Once you hire a DUI lawyer, he will immediately look into having the charges against you reduced or, better yet, dismissed. A DUI lawyer who has both the experience and skill that has won him many DUI cases would be the ideal choice for you. Should your case be brought to trial, the DUI lawyer should be able to handle that as well.

It is not uncommon to find personal injury lawyers who focus on auto accident cases. They provide legal representation to clients who suffered physical or psychological injury, in this case, caused by the negligent acts of another driver in an auto accident. Medical and rehabilitation expenses, as well as damages for physical and emotional distress will be paid to you if you have a personal injury lawyer fighting for your cause. When making claims for car insurance, a personal injury lawyer would also protect your interests from insurance companies by fighting to get what is due to you.

Looking for a personal injury lawyer is not at all different from the steps and considerations you take in finding a DUI attorney. His credentials, qualifications, and success rate in personal injury cases will play a huge role in your final decision whether to hire him or not.

Do not think you are completely defeated when you are involved in an auto accident. There are many people who can help you, and they are professionals who you can rely on.




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