Missouri Car Accident: What To Do Now?
You've been in a car accident--what now?
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!