Immediate Action: What To Do After An Accident

Protect Your Health And Your Claim: Some Essential Steps To Take Immediately After A Crash

The actions you take immediately after a crash are crucial. They not only impact the claim you’ll file for compensation but, more importantly, can also significantly affect your physical well-being. After being injured, be sure to do the following:

Call 911

Police and medical responders will document the incident, which provides vital evidence you’ll need for your claim later on.

Check For Injuries

Assess whether you and any passengers you may have are injured, and avoid moving anyone who is seriously hurt.

Move Your Vehicle Out Of Traffic

If possible, move your vehicle to safety and turn on the hazard lights.

Exchange Information

Collect the contact and insurance details of other drivers involved in the accident.

Take Photos

Document the scene and damage for your claim. Go crazy here by taking as many detailed photos and videos as you can of the accident scene, your car, and other cars that were involved

Notify Your Insurance

Inform your insurer promptly to meet reporting deadlines.

Jeffrey Gennusa and Ana Rodrigues Gennusa of the Gennusa Firm in Louisiana are seasoned personal injury attorneys with a deep understanding of the steps necessary to protect your rights after an accident. With years of experience representing clients in auto injury cases, they’ve guided many through the process of securing fair compensation for their injuries. Their commitment to personalized, compassionate service ensures that clients receive both legal guidance and peace of mind during a challenging time.

Contact the Gennusa Firm today to get the experienced support you need to safeguard your health and your claim.

Preserving Evidence: A Key To Your Case’s Success

Preserving evidence and getting medical attention are key to a strong injury claim. Evidence from the scene, such as accident reports, photos, and witness statements, helps prove fault. Calling 911 ensures police reports are filed, and taking photos of the scene, vehicles, and injuries dramatically strengthens your case.

Additionally, if you’re injured, seek medical attention as quickly as you can. Medical records will serve as critical evidence to document your injury and will later go far to support your claim. Seeking immediate medical attention documents your injuries, creating a vital record that ties your condition directly to the accident. Taking these actions provides the foundation for your claim and helps secure the compensation you deserve.

Notify your own insurance company and let them handle the rest. Avoid contacting the at-fault party’s insurer, as they may try to minimize your claim by asking tricky questions about the accident and your injuries. Their priority is to pay as little as possible, so it’s best to have an experienced attorney handle communications with them.

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