When people are injured in a car accident, they are often
hurt, confused, and uncertain about what to do next. The unfortunate reality is
that the steps that a car accident victims takes immediately after a collision
can often have a significant impact on his or her ability to recover
compensation. The material below is intended to provide general information
about steps to take after a car accident. For specific advice about a
particular situation, call a St.
Petersburg auto accident attorney at the Dolman Law Group today.
Contact emergency
responders by calling 911
The first thing that car accident victims should do is call
911 to alert law enforcement and emergency medical personnel to the fact that
an accident has occurred. Doing so will ensure that any injuries requiring
emergency care are treated and that an official report describing your accident
is generated.
Collect information
regarding you accident
After a car accident, the people involved should collect and
document information regarding the way in which their accident occurred, if
they are able. Examples of the kinds of information to collect include the
names of the other drivers involved in the accident, photographs of the
aftermath, contact information from anyone who may have witnessed the accident,
and the license plate or DOT numbers of any vehicles involved.
Undergo a thorough
medical evaluation conducted by a medical professional
It is critical for accident victims to have a physician
conduct a thorough medical evaluation conducted by a physician, even if they do
not believe that they are seriously injured. This is because certain kinds of
injuries, perhaps most notably whiplash, may not become symptomatic for a
significant period of time after an accident occurs. Having your injuries properly
diagnosed will make it easier to establish the fact that your injuries were
caused by your accident, should your case become contested.
Contact a St. Petersburg auto accident attorney today to schedule a free
case evaluation
Motor vehicle accidents often leave those involved with serious
injuries, including broken bones, facial fractures, traumatic brain injuries,
and others that may leave them with lasting medical issues. Luckily for
victims, Florida law often entitles people hurt in car crashes to substantial
compensation. Call a car accident lawyer in
St. Petersburg, Florida at 727-222-6922 to discuss your case today.
For more information,
please visit:
https://www.dolmanlaw.com/locations/st-petersburg-office/
Dolman Law Group
1663 1St Ave S.
St. Petersburg, FL 33712
727-222-6922
