Being involved in a
car accident in Los Angeles can be very stressful.
Whether you have suffered any physical injuries as a
result of the accident or your vehicle has been damaged
significantly or even totaled, there is no reason to go
through this unpleasant experience alone.
At the Law Offices of Slaughter &
Slaughter, our attorneys will provide you with a free
consultation about your auto accident.
We provide fast, personal and aggressive representation
of each and every case.
Since
car accidents can be a potentially
traumatic experience, it is important to seek the proper medical
attention and legal advice promptly.
By delaying, you may cause significant damage to your
case.
California
remains one of the most densely populated auto states in the
country, each year thousands of people are injured as a result
of someone else’s negligent driving.
Car accidents can cause irreparable harm including
paralysis, paraplegia,
spinal cord injuries, head and neck
injuries that may result in
spinal cord damage, lacerations and
wounds, amputations, broken bones and disfigurement.
If you have been involved in an accident,
you may want to consider the following:
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Seek immediate
medical attention:
If you have suffered any injuries or have immediate
pain, it is essential that you seek the proper medical
attention you need.
Often times following an accident, the shock and excitement
may distract you from the physical pain you may be feeling.
It is important to visit a hospital emergency room or
urgent care if you feel any immediate pain.
If pain increases over the next few days, it is
important to visit with your primary care physician who can
better diagnose your injuries
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Obtain Information:
It is important to get the other driver’s accurate
information following your car accidents.
The drivers name, address, date of birth, telephone
number, driver’s license number, license plate number,
insurance information (policy number), insurance company
name, phone number (on policy), type of vehicle (year,
color, model), the names and contact numbers for any
passengers that were in the vehicle, witnesses that saw the
accident, the police officer’s name and/or emergency
response team that responded to the accident scene,
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Take Notes:
After the accident, it is helpful to document the
entire event so that you can have a place to go if you need
to remember the course of events.
Typically, you should note what you were doing before
the accident, where you were going, the time of day, any
road conditions, weather conditions etc…
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Do Not Take Blame:
There is no sense in volunteering any information
that you were at fault for the accident.
This may not be the case at all.
While you may feel that it was your fault, you may
learn later that you were not the cause of the accident.
It is important to speak with a car accident attorney
before making any statements that could hurt your case.
You must cooperate with the responding officer(s)
honestly and fairly by providing them with an accurate
description, to the best of your ability of the accident.
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Speak with an
Attorney: After
your accident, it is important to speak with an experience
car accident attorney about your claim.
An attorney will be able to provide you with the
experience needed to deal with the insurance companies,
adjusters and other party’s attorney.
By having the proper legal representation you are
less likely to be taken advantage of by the insurance
companies who will try and pay you as little as possible for
your injuries. You
may be entitled to medical expenses, lost wages and
punitive
damages.
Make sure that you determine whether you are required to
complete California's SR-1 Form as
provided by law. California Vehicle
Code Section 1806 outlines the requirements for reporting an
auto accident in California.
Unfortunately, many drivers in Southern California do not
carry auto insurance. If this is the case, you may still be
entitled to compensation through any
uninsured motorist
or underinsured policy
you may be carrying.
Don’t delay your car accident claim and speak with an attorney
today for a FREE consultation at 888.222.8286
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