Carrollton Car Accident Attorney

Compassionate and Dedicated Car Accident Attorney in Carrollton, Texas

If you have been involved in a car accident, there are a few things that you need to do right away to protect your rights and well-being as you move forward. In addition to receiving medical treatment, it is vital that you get in touch with a qualified personal injury lawyer as soon as you can. To make sure you take the correct steps to ensure that you will be able to recover compensation for the injuries you have suffered in an accident, give Burress Injury Law a call.

All too often, injury victims assume that they must wait a certain amount of time after an accident to seek legal guidance. However, waiting to address these issues can result in challenges that can compromise the strength of a victim's case. When it comes to safeguarding your rights after sustaining harm, being proactive about exploring your legal options is one of the best efforts you can make on your own behalf.

First Steps

At the scene of an accident, it is important to follow the correct steps to protect your rights and interests. Do not panic, and make sure to remain at the scene. The consequences of giving into your body's "fight, flight, or freeze" response could compromise your rights, and you could face legal consequences if you do not render aid and exchange information with others who were involved. You should never admit fault in any way. Do not assume the blame for what happened to you, regardless of whether you think you may bear even a small portion of fault. Even seemingly minor comments, such as saying you are sorry that the other person has been affected by the situation, could affect your ability to receive compensation that is rightfully yours.

Stay focused on ensuring that everyone gets access to necessary emergency medical treatment by calling an ambulance if necessary or offering assistance to help everyone get to safety. Contact emergency services by calling 911. This will ensure that a police officer will be dispatched to the scene and create an accident report that solidify that the other party is at fault.

If you can, take pictures and video of the scene from several angles, if you have not already called our firm to handle this task on your behalf. Finally, you will want to gather the other driver's phone number, license plate number, full legal name, and insurance information if you can do so safely. You may also obtain contact information from witnesses so that they can give statements about what they observed.

Moving Forward

As soon as possible after an accident, you should seek medical treatment if you are hurt. A hospital is generally better for your body and your claim than a personal physician, e-care medical facility, or chiropractor. Receiving emergency medical treatment, preferably by a hospital, will ensure that you receive necessary medical treatment, including ensuring that there are no broken bones, brain hemorrhaging, or other organ damage. The records that are created by a hospital will be very helpful for your claim in that there will be a full record of your injuries, symptoms, treatment, and prescriptions.

Do not provide any recorded statements to representatives from insurance companies. Instead, you should contact a qualified personal injury lawyer as soon as you practically can after an accident. Retaining qualified legal counsel will protect your interests and allow everything else to be taken care of while you focus on healing. Texas honors a modified comparative negligence theory when it comes to motor vehicle crashes. This is a complex way of saying that even if you were no more than 50% to blame for what happened to you, you may still be entitled to significant compensation from others whose negligence contributed to a car wreck.

At Burress Injury Law, we can act quickly to gather and preserve evidence that may be used during your case. We will also handle every aspect of your case with all available insurance companies so that you do not have to have any contact with the entity that will make every attempt to devalue your claim. We know the tactics that these companies use as they attempt to avoid paying out just compensation. We are prepared to fight for your rights and ensure that the amounts offered will fully address the injuries and damages you have suffered.

Contact a Carrollton Car Accident Attorney

There is no doubt that personal injury claims related to car accidents can be complicated. Regardless of how complex your circumstances may be, know that the trusted legal team at Burress Injury Law has a record that speaks for itself. Over the course of trying more than 500 cases, we have won 99% of them. We are ready to put our successful, client-focused approach to work for you. Call 214-726-0016 today or contact us online to schedule a free consultation so that you can learn more about what we can do to maximize your compensation as you recover from your injuries.