What To Do After An Auto Accident
Many people attempt to handle their own auto accident injury claim and only turn to a lawyer when they have a dispute with the insurance company. Unfortunately, if you make a mistake early in the process, it can be hard for an attorney to undo the damage later.
At the law firm of Aiken & Jacobsen in Sacramento, California, our lawyers offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. We will take time to sit down with you and answer your questions at no cost and with no obligation to hire us.
To protect your interests after an accident, take the following steps:
- Collect and preserve evidence of liability. This may include pictures of the accident scene, damage to the vehicles involved and contact information for witnesses. Even if the other driver accepts responsibility, he or she may attempt to shift blame to you later.
- Don't provide a recorded statement to the insurance company. Anything you say can be used against you. Even innocent statements can be twisted around to mean something you never intended.
- Seek medical care and follow up on treatment. If you fail to do so, the insurance company will claim that you were not really injured.
- Don't accept a settlement without legal advice. If you accept a settlement, you may be barred from seeking additional compensation if your injuries turn out to be more severe than you first thought.
Our attorneys have more than 50 years of combined legal experience dealing with insurance companies. Our knowledge of the insurance industry helps us protect our clients' interests every step of the way.
Contact Our Sacramento Car Accident Lawyers
To schedule a free consultation with a car accident lawyer at our firm, call (916) 290-9378. We handle all accident cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no fees to us unless we recover compensation for you.
