{"id":489,"date":"2022-08-12T11:48:05","date_gmt":"2022-08-12T18:48:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=489"},"modified":"2023-05-18T11:44:43","modified_gmt":"2023-05-18T18:44:43","slug":"involved-in-a-car-accident-dont-make-these-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/involved-in-a-car-accident-dont-make-these-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"Involved in a Car Accident? Don\u2019t Make These Mistakes!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shutterstock_1535970977.jpg\" alt=\"car crash accident on street. damaged automobiles\" class=\"wp-image-490\" width=\"250\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shutterstock_1535970977.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shutterstock_1535970977-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shutterstock_1535970977-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no question that the aftermath of a car accident\ncan be an overwhelming time for anyone. The process is even more stressful when\nan injury is sustained as a result of the crash. Even still, the immediate aftermath\nand the days following an accident are among the most important times\nthroughout the entire experience when it comes to seeking the recovery you\ndeserve. As such, let\u2019s take a look at a few mistakes to avoid in the aftermath\nof your car accident. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">At the Scene of the Accident<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The number one thing you should do in the immediate\naftermath of a crash is ensure you are uninjured before doing anything else.\nDon\u2019t risk even further injury by attempting to move if you suspect you may\nhave sustained an injury. Once you have moved your vehicle to a safe area and\nconfirmed you are injury free, it\u2019s time to gather evidence. This is the best\ntime to gather any information that could potentially prove useful as you start\nbuilding your case in the days and weeks following. As such, do not make the\nmistake of failing to collect these critical pieces of information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Driver\u2019s\ncontact information, <\/strong>including name, driver\u2019s license numbers, car insurance\ncompany, and insurance policy number. <\/li><li><strong>Witnesses\u2019\ncontact information.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Evidence,\n<\/strong>including the specifics of the car that collided with you as well as photos of\nany damages, traffic signals, and skid marks.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bonus tip: <\/strong>Not sure if you should call the police\nafter your accident? Call them anyway! The responding officer can create a\nreport that contains much of the information outlined above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">In the Hours and Days Following the Accident<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you suspect you may have been injured as a result of the\naccident? If so, it\u2019s best to seek immediate medical attention. Failing to do\nso could cause severe injuries to rapidly worsen or make it more difficult to\nprove that your injuries were in fact severe. Be sure to save documentation\nfrom any medical visits for this reason!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, it\u2019s time to make sure you seek legal counsel\nfrom an experienced professional. Amid the stress of the post-accident\nexperience, an experienced attorney can provide great value by negotiating fair\ncompensation for the losses you\u2019ve suffered. Whether an insurance settlement or\na courtroom trial is the right path forward, don\u2019t make the mistake of going it\nalone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You Dealing with the Aftermath of a Car Accident? We Can Help.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you or a loved one experienced an injury during a car\naccident, you deserve a skilled attorney who will get you the compensation that\nyou deserve as a result of your car accident claim. Consult with an experienced\nattorney like those of the Law Office of Elizabeth A. Lawrence today by\nclicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/contact-us.php\">here<\/a> or calling\n(410) 986-0088. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Amid the whirlwind of overcoming a recent car accident, read on to discover a few mistakes to avoid to maximize your compensation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/489"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=489"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/489\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":491,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/489\/revisions\/491"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=489"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=489"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=489"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}