Post-Car Accident Tips 2019
Posted in Car Accidents,Our Blog on July 21, 2016
If you’re in a car accident, there are a couple steps to make sure you’re safe and prepared for what’s to come. Our car accident lawyers recommend these tips after an accident:
- Move the cars if the accident isn’t serious. For a serious accident, it could be impossible to move the vehicles, and you never want to do anything that is illegal or puts people in danger. For minor wrecks, though, moving to the side of the road helps the flow of traffic and lowers the chances of a secondary accident.
- Warn other drivers by using cones, warning triangles and/or your flashing hazard lights. If the accident happened at night, flares can be used.
- Get in touch with the police and your insurance company. You need to file the official reports, which is best done right away.
- Take notes and gather information. You can talk to the other driver, but experts do note that you should never say the wreck was your fault, no matter what you believe. Allow all of the facts to come to light.
There are thousands of car accidents every year, so you’re likely going to be in one eventually. When you are, it’s important to know all of the legal options you have in Louisiana. Contact the Law Office of John W. Redmann, LLC for more information!