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What Are The 10 Things I Should Do Following A Car Accident In Houston, TX?

After a car accident in Houston, TX, you may be a bit confused about what you should do. Some things you must do according to law, but others things you will need to do in order to protect your right. Here’s a list of ten things to make sure you do after a car accident.

1.  Call 9-1-1
The first thing you need to do is call 9-1-1. If anybody is injured, make sure you tell the operator to send an EMS. You should also stay on the line until the police arrive at the scene. By calling the police, you ensure an accident report will be filed, which will protect you later if you need to file a claim.

2.  Attend to any Injuries
If anybody is injured and you can offer help, you need to. Check on those in the other vehicles, if possible and help in any way you can until the EMS arrives on the scene.

3.  Seek Medical Attention
Even if you “feel fine’ you need to seek medical attention. Sometimes you won’t feel the injury until later because of the adrenaline rush you experience immediately after the accident.  

4.  Never Admit Fault
It’s not your job to admit you were at fault for the accident. Let the police do their job and investigate what happened. They will put together their report and decide which driver was at fault. Even if the police report states you are the one to blame for the accident, an attorney may be able to dispute this claim.

5.  Take Pictures
Nearly every cell phone comes with a camera and pictures are an easy way to prove what happened. If you are capable of taking any pictures of the scene of the accident, take as many as you can. This will help you when you file a claim.

6.  Gather Information
You need contact information for any witnesses, along with instructions for obtaining a police report. This will help you if you do file a claim. Even a minor accident could result in major consequences and the more information you have, the better case your attorney can put together for you.

7.  Cooperate with the Police
When the police arrive, answer all of their questions truthfully and give them your full cooperation. If you lie to the police, it could hurt your case and make it harder to prove you were not at fault later.

8.  Exchange Information with All the Parties Involved
You need to exchange insurance information, along with contact information with all the drivers and passengers involved in the accident.  

9.  Never Leave the Scene of the Accident
Wait for the police to give you permission to leave the scene, unless the ambulance takes you to the hospital. It’s illegal to leave the scene of an accident without first exchanging information with all others involved and it’s always safer to wait for the police to dismiss you.

10.  Contact a Houston Car Accident Attorney
Once you’ve been treated for your injuries, the final step you need to take is contacting an attorney. They can advise you from this point and ensure you don’t make a mistake that works in the insurance company’s’ favor.

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