Aurora Missouri Lawyer
David Payne Law is now established in Aurora, Missouri and is a law firm devoted to serving the legal needs of those in the Aurora and Southwest Missouri area.
David Payne Law is a full service law firm advocating for and advising many different types of clients. If you have a legal need, please call David Payne Law to see if we can help. If this firm can not help, then we will most likely be able to point you in the right direction.
I receive many calls from those injured in car accident and below is a little guidance. However, please note that I always recommend a phone call with an experienced injury attorney. There simply is not substitute for a one-on-one phone call to discuss the specifics of your case. I hope you find this helpful.
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
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!
