What to do after a Houston automobile accident
Obtaining medical care and preserving evidence
The shock of having experienced a car collision can lead to confusion and indecision if you are not prepared. Yet, the actions you take during the crucial moments following an accident affect your health and legal rights. Forming a basic plan ahead of time can help you remain calm and act decisively during the aftermath of an accident.
Houston automobile accident attorneys
Houston auto accident attorney Shane R. Kadlec has more than 15 years of experience representing victims of auto accidents and knows the importance of being prepared. As a certified personal injury trial law attorney, Shane recognizes the difficulties that can be avoided by taking immediate and proactive steps to address medical and legal issues:
- Obtain medical treatment — If you suspect that injuries require immediate attention, call 911. Because some injuries do not immediately manifest themselves, seek medical attention even if you do not believe you suffered an injury. Houston automobile accident lawyer Shane R. Kadlec refers uninsured clients to doctors who defer charges for medical care until conclusion of their patients' personal injury lawsuits.
- Remain at the scene, but do not admit liability — The law requires you to remain at the scene of an accident. Be courteous and helpful, but do not admit liability. Your written and verbal statements can be used against you in civil and criminal proceedings.
- Photograph the scene — If you are physically able to do so without causing further injury to yourself or others, photograph the scene of the accident — including the automobiles involved in the crash, skid marks, guardrails, traffic signs, road debris, potholes, roadway conditions and other factors that may have contributed to the wreck. Most mobile phones are now equipped with cameras that are useful for preserving valuable evidence.
- File a claim with your insurance company — Call your insurance agent promptly to initiate expeditious processing of your accident claim.
- Talk to an attorney — If you do not file a personal injury lawsuit by the strict deadline imposed by law, you relinquish your rights to recover from negligent parties. Shane R. Kadlec offers a free consultation to discuss your case and determine whether you have a cause of action.
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The law office of Shane R. Kadlec is located between the Galleria and downtown Houston and represents clients throughout Texas, primarily in and around Houston, Beaumont, Galveston, Austin and the Rio Grande Valley.
Call Shane R. Kadlec at 281-643-2000 or contact the law firm online to schedule your free consultation.
