The Process in Car Accidents
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10 STEPS TO FOLLOW AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
After a car accident: get to safety and check for injuries, call the police, exchange information with other drivers, take photos and video, collect witness contact information, be careful about what you say, continue all necessary medical care, report the crash to your insurance company, keep records of expenses and symptoms, and contact a car accident attorney before accepting any settlement offer. -
WHAT IF POLICE DON’T COME AFTER AN ACCIDENT?
Why Having an Accident Report is Crucial to Your Case If you’ve been in a car accident, one of the first things you should do is call the police. In many cases, they will come to the accident scene and file a report. While this document is typically not admissible as evidence in a personal injury […] -
What if You Are the Passenger in a Car Accident?
Being a passenger during a motor vehicle wreck can be confusing and scary. Passengers involved in crashes risk suffering some of the most devastating consequences. Whether the consequences are medical complications, physical injuries, or psychological harm, the passenger in an auto accident is absolutely entitled to compensation for damages. As a passenger, you have the […] -
WHAT NOT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
The steps you take after a car accident will determine how the case will pan out. They affect your chances of proving your case and recovering compensation for the damages you suffered. They are also crucial to how you’ll defend yourself if you are wrongly blamed for causing the accident. More than that, there are […] -
What Should I Do After an Auto Accident?
Over 32,000 people die yearly, and 2 million are injured in motor vehicle accidents. If you are involved in a car accident, there are certain things you should keep in mind to strengthen your personal injury case. At Trey Morris Injury Lawyers, our Louisiana car accident attorneys will ensure you follow the right steps, […] -
What to Do After a Car Accident in Louisiana
Get to safety and call 911, then document the scene, exchange information, and seek medical care the same day even if you feel fine. Report the crash to your insurer promptly, but speak with a lawyer before giving a recorded statement to the other driver's insurance company. -
WHEN TO CALL 911 AFTER A CRASH
If you’re in a car crash, what should you do? This is a question that many people ask, and the answer can vary depending on the situation. This blog will discuss when to call 911 after a crash. We will also advise you on how to check for injuries and what to do if you are […] -
WHY YOUR PHYSICIAN MAY NOT SEE YOU FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT
Many primary care physicians decline to treat motor vehicle accident patients because crash injuries involve third-party billing, liability insurers, attorney requests, and potential court testimony rather than routine health insurance claims. If your doctor refuses, you can still be examined at an emergency room, urgent care clinic, or by a physician who accepts accident cases. Prompt examination creates the medical record an injury claim depends on. -
WITNESS TO AN ACCIDENT?
Car accidents happen every day, but this time, you’re involved. You’re busy, as usual. You’re driving to work, soccer practice, or the store. In your rearview mirror, you see a red truck weaving through traffic. The driver is overtaking other cars as the gap between you closes. You shift to the right lane to let […]