What to Do After an Accident

Protect Your Right to Fair Compensation

It is well known that accidents can be events of incredibly climactic, emotional and psychological turbulence. The most important thing you should be aware of before, during and after an accident is that you can take a few simple and general steps to ensure that your rights as an injured victim are protected and that you have support if and when you choose to pursue formal legal actions against the person or entity responsible for your accident.

At Habbas & Associates, we know that asking clients to be aware of their future personal injury claim is not only ridiculous, but also largely impossible in the heat of the moment. What we are trying to get across is that there are certain things you can do after an accident that you did not cause. Often, these actions prove to be invaluable when you want the other party to stand up and take responsibility for the damages they caused. In addition, many of these things are common sense and actions you should take after any type of accident as an instinctive and proactive way of protecting yourself from bearing the burden of damages you did not cause.

What to Do Immediately After an Accident
The immediate aftermath of an accident is often the most charged and chaotic period. The first and most important issue to address is that of seeking immediate medical attention for injuries. Contacting emergency aid or law enforcement may be beneficial regardless of the extent of your injuries, as these public officials can collect third-party, objective statements from everyone involved.

If you are able to do so, the next thing you should do is to collect all relevant information of the parties involved, including contact information, insurance information, driver's license information and others. If there are witnesses, you should also collect their information. Beyond this, you can take pictures if possible and / or write down the details surrounding your accident while they are still fresh in your mind. You should also never sign anything at the scene of the accident.

Seek Assistance
The best thing you can do to ensure that your rights are protected and that you do not make any mistakes is to contact qualified legal representation as soon as possible. An attorney from our firm can quickly evaluate your case and set to conducting investigations and preserving evidence that can support your claim. In addition, our lawyers can fight on your behalf in court, using our experienced and legal skills to obtain the maximum recovery possible.

Contact a Turlock Personal Injury Attorney from Our Firm

Our firm wants to reiterate that we fully understand how difficult it can be to carry out these actions after you've been injured in an accident. This is why we are prepared to respond swiftly to clients when they bring their case to our firm after their accidents. By taking a proactive approach and working with experienced, proven and committed Turlock personal injury attorneys, you can set your claim up for a successful outcome. Contact Habbas & Associates today.