Posted On: February 27, 2008 by David Payne

Missouri Car Accident: What To Do Now?

You've been in a car accident--what now?

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First and foremost, seek prompt, appropriate and necessary medical treatment. Then, seek advice from an attorney with experience in helping people deal with insurance companies after a car wreck.

-Contact your insurance company to let them know of the accident
-Do your best to get details of the accident
-Take pictures of the damaged vehicles and your injuries
-Take down the names and numbers of witnesses
-Make a note of the insurance details of any other person or vehicle
-Save receipts and bills for any and all expenses
-Be upfront & honest with the insurance investigators so that your claim is not denied for fraudulent reasons
-Don’t sign a release or a waiver of any kind
-Don’t take any check as a full and final payment without talking with an injury attorney

After a wreck, if you have been hurt you will need the help of an experienced injury attorney. Take the time to get the advice and help you need!