San Diego Car Accident Attorney

A car accident is a sudden and often frightening event. It may leave you or someone you love seriously injured, and you may wonder what you should do in the time immediately following the collision. Even if the accident was relatively minor, the steps you take now may have a direct influence on your ability to recover fair compensation from your insurance claim, which may cover medical care, damage to your vehicle or other property and possibly much more.

There are particular steps that you can take after an accident in order to preserve your right to recover compensation from the driver or other party responsible for causing the accident. A San Diego car accident attorney at our firm can advise you of these options, and you can also review the following information to get a better idea of what you should do in these situations.

Steps to Take Immediately Following a Car Accident

You've been involved in a car accident. What should you do now?

Remain at the scene. If you can, stay at the scene and render aid to others who may have been injured. It is important that you do not move an injured person unless absolutely necessary.
Call 911. Calling the police to report the accident is important, as is getting an ambulance at the scene if you or anyone else was injured.
Get the information of the other driver or drivers involved in the collision. It may also be helpful to get the contact information of any witnesses present.
If you can, take pictures at the scene. The scene of the accident may change, and getting evidence of the immediate aftermath of the collision may prove helpful later on in your insurance claim.
Avoid talking about the cause of the accident. Except for the information you are required to provide to the police, do not discuss the cause of the accident or what happened to anyone at the scene, particularly the other driver or the other driver's insurance adjuster, who may arrive at the scene or may contact you at a later date.
Seek medical attention. If you are in need of emergency care, you should seek this immediately after the accident. If you have sustained minor injuries, you may be able to wait until you have taken the above steps. Even if you feel you are not seriously injured, it is important to visit the doctor and to tell him or her that you were involved in a car accident. This can help ensure you receive the medical care you need, even for head or neck injuries that you may be unaware of immediately after the accident.
Contact your insurance provider to report the incident.
Contact a San Diego car accident lawyer. This is perhaps one of the most important steps you can take. With legal counsel, you will know what to do, how to handle your insurance claim and how to seek the financial compensation you need for medical expenses, lost earnings, property damage and more. If an issue arises with your insurance claim, you will have a legal professional to handle this for you. Your chances of a successful resolution and a fair settlement are much greater if you work with a lawyer.

If you were involved in any type of auto accident and are looking for legal help, there is no need to wait. Contact San Diego car accident attorney Mark Bush for a free and confidential review of your case.