As a Chicago personal injury attorney , I am often asked by friends and potential clients what to do if they are involved in a car accident . Below are a list of Do’s and Dont’s when involved in a car accident . Above all else, it is important to seek medical treatment as your health always come first and it is important to determine if you are seriously injured.
Do’s and Dont’s:
• Do get names, addresses, license plate and phone numbers of the involved drivers and any witnesses
• Do call the police immediately or have someone at the scene call for you
• Do take photographs of scene and injuries
• Do notify defendant and authorities immediately after occurrence
• Do take care of your injuries-concentrate on getting better
• Do keep records of your medical treatment and time missed from work
• Don’t talk or give statement to defendant’s insurance company
• Don’t attempt to negotiate with defendant insurance company before your medical treatment is completed
• Don’t wait months from the date of injury before hiring an attorney, as your right to file claim or lawsuit may be barred
• Don’t wait days or weeks from the time you are injured to seek medical attention. Your health comes first and also insurance companies are wary of paying for medical bills if treatment is postponed
This is not an exhaustive list but important to keep in mind if you are involved in a car crash . If you or someone you know has been involved in a Chicago car accident or a Chicago truck accident , then call Chicago car accident attorney Aaron Bryant for a free consultation at 312-588-3384 or go to the firm website at www.blgchicago.com