Wayne Hogan shares an alarming statistic about uninsured drivers and how to protect yourself.
What To Do After an Automobile Accident
In the immediate aftermath of an automobile accident, your attention should turn to your injuries, health, and long-term well-being.
Here are the basic steps you should take:
- Move to safety: If possible, move your vehicle to a safe place, such as the shoulder of the road or a nearby parking lot. Don’t get out of the vehicle unless you’re 100 percent sure that it’s safe to do so.
- Assess your injuries: Depending on the severity of the accident, you could be faced with injuries such as broken bones, burns, abrasions, and head trauma.
- Call 911: Do this as soon as you can, as it ensures that police and an ambulance quickly respond to the scene.
- Accept medical treatment: In addition to treatment from paramedics at the scene, accept transportation to a local hospital. Remember, some injuries don’t present immediate symptoms.
- Learn more about the accident: As your injuries and time allow, learn more about the accident, such as by reviewing the police report.
- File an insurance claim: This is the first step in obtaining compensation from the negligent party. It’s best to consult with an attorney before communicating with any insurance company representative.
What Happens If the Other Party Is Not Insured?
Should the liable party not have sufficient insurance to cover these damages, a claim can be made against your Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist (“UM”) coverage under your own motor vehicle insurance if you have UM coverage. UM coverage is important.
Seek Immediate Medical Attention
Many victims and their loved ones are faced with devastating medical expenses or lost income, the recovery of which can only be obtained through a personal injury lawsuit with the assistance of a qualified automobile accident lawyer.
If you have been injured, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. If treatment is delayed, the defendant may argue that it was not his negligent conduct that caused your injury, but rather something that occurred between the time of the accident and your visit to the doctor.
If you have been seriously injured in an automobile accident it may be important to contact an auto accident attorney who can help you protect your legal rights.
Terrell Hogan Jacksonville automobile accident attorneys will evaluate your case free of charge.
In addition, you will not pay any fees or costs unless your attorney recovers money for you by judgment or settlement.
To aid you if you are involved in an auto collision, we have created a checklist for you to print and keep with you in your glove box, the Auto Accident Brochure.
Contact us online or via phone at (904) 722-2228. Either way, we’re here to answer your questions, protect your legal rights, and ensure that you receive all the compensation you deserve.
