Things To Avoid After Being In A Car Accident

According to the Association For Safe International Road Travel, 2.35 million people are injured each year in the United States. Furthermore, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 36,560 people died in automobile accidents last year. Car accidents occur too frequently across the United States and it is important to be aware of things you should avoid after being involved in a car accident. You don’t want anyone taking advantage of you while you are vulnerable. Below are some reminders of what to avoid if you have been involved in an automobile accident. 

Admitting Fault At The Scene

Emotions can run high after a car accident occurs. You are not entitled to make any statements about who caused the accident directly after it happens. Law enforcement will arrive to gather facts about how the accident occurred, but fault can be determined at a later date when attorneys are involved. If you accept fault right away at the scene of the accident, you could be accepting complete liability of the accident, which may not be true. It is important to just state the facts when the police arrive and hire an attorney to figure out the details in the future.

Talking To Insurance 

Do not tell the insurance adjuster anything. They may seem like they are looking out for your best interest, but in reality, they don’t work for you, they work for an insurance company. On the other hand, a personal injury attorney works directly for you and their job is to defend you. A personal injury attorney will investigate your entire accident and determine the best claim to file so you can receive the maximum amount of compensation for your losses. Any statement that you give to an insurance adjuster will be used against you in the future and create complications when filing a legal claim.

Leaving The Scene

Do not leave the scene of an accident until law enforcement arrives. You could get in serious trouble if you leave the accident scene before speaking with the police about how the accident occurred. If you leave the scene, law enforcement will start making their own judgments about what occurred which could hurt you further down the road. They need facts of what occurred to cause the accident and if you leave the scene, then you are unable to give them that crucial information. If you don’t have life-threatening injuries, stay at the scene and wait for law enforcement to arrive.

Finding An Arizona Automobile Accident Attorney 

Car accidents tend to cause a great deal of stress in an individual’s life. Don’t go through these overwhelming times alone. The auto accident attorneys at ELG are here to help you with all of your legal options. Our attorneys want to determine the best claim to file on our behalf so you can receive the compensation you deserve. Set up a consultation with our team of knowledgeable Phoenix attorneys who will assist you with every step of your legal claim. Call us today at either  Phoenix or Mesa Arizona law offices at (623) 877-3600.