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What should you do after a car accident? Advice from a car accident lawyer.

September 20, 2021 by Lyle Long
What should you do after a car accident? Advice from a car accident lawyer

The number of total car accidents in Florida for 2020 was 341,331, according to the Florida Crash Dashboard.  

It’s important to take the right actions right after a car accident to ensure you are safe and legally protected. The sad truth is insurance companies are never on your side – regardless of what they tell you. Knowing what to do just after an accident can help reduce your confusion and get the ball rolling in the right direction. 

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Take these steps after a car accident. 

Take your safety and health as a priority.

First, take a moment to evaluate your well-being. Are you ok? Do you have any injuries? If you are injured it’s important to seek immediate medical treatment. Next, check on any passengers in your vehicle and passengers in any other involved vehicle to make sure they are ok. 

In addition, make sure you are in a safe space. This can mean a variety of things depending on your situation. You may need to move your vehicle or yourself to a safe space. If your vehicle is blocking traffic where it is and you can safely relocate it to the side of the road then proceed with caution, but slowly move it out of the way.  

Contact the police 

You are legally required to contact the police to document an accident has occurred. Law enforcement response times can vary, so contacting the police to alert them an accident has occurred should be done as soon as safely possible.

When an officer arrives at the scene, make sure to get their name, badge number, and contact information. Make sure to also collect a copy of the accident report for your records. 

Document the scene

Take pictures of your vehicle and the other vehicle if you can do so without compromising your safety. Record as much detail as you can. Doing this will help your attorney and any other involved party re-create the accident to better determine the underlying cause of the incident. 

You can use a combination of videos and images to document the scene. Capturing details regarding the damage caused by the accident as well as details in regards to the position of each vehicle relative to the street. When recording a video, feel free to dictate what exactly happened while the incident is fresh on your mind. You can also mention environmental conditions like weather, road conditions, and any obstructions that may be present. 

Get medical treatment

You may not be immediately symptomatic, but it’s important to document any symptoms that may manifest. Just after the car accident, you may be in shock, and your adrenaline levels will be high. Medical professionals will be able to determine if you have any injuries and potentially save your life in the event you have a serious injury you are unaware of. 

Injuries resulting from a car accident can be very serious. People often brush off “whiplash”, but many car accident victims who experience whiplash need some form of therapy to properly recover. 

Speak with a car accident lawyer

Contact an attorney as soon as possible to avoid exposing yourself to insurance companies who will elicit statements from you to use them against you later on. Lawyers protect your legal interests and fight the insurance companies for you.  

Do not give your insurance company any statements or sign anything they send you without first consulting your attorney. At the end of the day, insurance companies care about themselves, and if they can underpay or avoid paying you for a claim, then they will.  

After the car accident, you need to make sure you can recover enough compensation to cover the expenses you incurred and potentially any lost wages and other relevant forms of compensation you are entitled to. 

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What else can you do? 

Being prepared can save you time and reduce your stress.

Remaining calm can be difficult when you are involved in a car accident or a truck accident. Knowing what to do can be confusing, but following the steps listed above can make your experience smoother. 

If you or anyone you know has been involved in a car accident, speaking to a car accident lawyer as soon as possible is crucial. Our compassionate team of personal injury lawyers is here to help you.  

Take the next step.

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20:35 13 Sep 22
Ryan Wechsler is by far one of the best lawyers around. He gave me the assurance that everything was going to be okay. He is a very professional, respectful, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and an honest lawyer. His entire team (Daniela & Helen) was amazing. Very pleasant and kept me up to date every step of the way during my case. Ryan fought hard for me! I’m very thankful for all of his hard work and everyone at Long, Jean & Wechsler. If you’re ever in need of a great legal team give them a call.
Saif PowerSaif Power
14:59 30 Aug 22
Lyle was a pleasure to work with, he delivered on his promises. He was very prompt with his responses and very helpful when we first touched base. I’d definitely take him again on any relevant case.
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02:15 13 Jul 22
I hired Alex Jean for a personal injury case and little did I know I was going to get world class treatment.I was referred to the best Chiropractors in Miami and then when I moved to St.Pete the LJW team had great connections there too.My Tesla is as good as new, my back is recovering and not to mention the settlement from the insurance. If I didn’t hire them I’d still be trying to recover money from insurance to fix my car.⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you need a personal injury attorney I 100% recommend Alex Jean and the team at LJW.
Princess Maryam Abdul-AkbarPrincess Maryam Abdul-Akbar
16:29 07 Jul 22
Ryan Wechsler is an excellent attorney. He worked tirelessly on my case, which was a difficult one to begin with. When other attorneys were given me issues to take my case, he was the only one that was reassuring and determine to seek justice for me. I completely trusted his counsel. Had it not been for Mr. Wechsler I would have accumulated a lot of debt. I am forever grateful that he accepted my case.
Angelina AkkadAngelina Akkad
12:47 30 Jun 22
Ryan and the team are absolute rock stars! I got a recommendation from a good friend to use them, and I was not disappointed. They solved my issue with one strong letter and avoided a bad situation and lots of time and $$$ saved. I will definitely be using them again if the need ever arises.
Micheca AristildeMicheca Aristilde
19:46 08 Jun 22
Very good firm. I had an unusual case. A crane dropped on my car the week of Christmas. Considering the fact my accident occurred during the holiday season, Lyle and his paralegal, Helen, ensured that I received treatment the same day, got a rental, and even settled my case in less than 6 months.They were extremely polite, communicative, and on top of everything. I highly recommend reaching out to them for great legal representation.
GatorGator
19:20 08 Jun 22
Worked with Ryan and he helped me navigate the process of our law suit. Was in great communication throughout the process. 5 stars
Patrícia OsorioPatrícia Osorio
02:16 08 Jun 22
We had a great experience with Lyle and their team. The communication worked great, they had the patience to explain all the details to us and were responsive to our questions. We got a great settlement.
Perry CrawfordPerry Crawford
18:55 15 Apr 22
Lyle and his law group conducted themselves professionally and were very caring and concerned about my injury. My recovery was foremost on their minds.He fought for me relentlessly and got me what I truly deserved. His confidence and tenacity won the case decisively.Thanks Lyle.
Andrea ChlimperAndrea Chlimper
17:18 15 Apr 22
I highly recommend Lyle Long and his firm. Additional to a very very good settlement amount, Lyle and his staff were a pleasure to work with. Lyle walked me through the entire process from the moment I contacted him regarding my automobile accident. They were excellent with communication, returning my calls/emails and keeping me informed with updates and progress. Unfortunately, this is my 2nd time hiring his firm. My first experience was that positive that I never thought about hiring another firm to handle my legal matter.
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20:04 28 Mar 22
I highly recommend using this law firm. They’re super friendly, super helpful and very very professional. They had everything under control and dotted all the i’s and crossed all the t’s. I couldn’t be more happy with there service!!!
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18:44 01 Feb 22
I got Into an accident 8/13/2021. A friend of mine told me to contact Ryan, I reached out to him the day after my accident ( which happened to be a weekend day ) and he immediately got right on the case. He was very helpful and I was literally able to reach out to him by phone or text any day and any time. He is always available. He set me up for all of my medical treatment and made sure I understood the whole entire process. He’s a great lawyer and is really on your side. My case was resolved in 4 months and my settlement was way more than I expected. I couldn’t be more thankful for him and his staff. They are excellent.Thank you Ryan,Latia J
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