There’s no doubt about it, car accidents are stressful. Even a small fender bender can leave you flustered feeling scattered. With 1 reportable crash happening every 61 seconds on the Texas roadways, it’s important to know what to do ahead of time to make the post-accident process easier and to ensure that you follow the correct procedures.
Pull over and assess injuries and damages
In Texas, you are required to immediately stop your vehicle at the scene of an accident that involves injuries, property damage, or death. You must remain at the scene but move to safety if possible. If anyone needs immediate medical attention, call 911. Remain calm and asses your injuries or damages. Be sure to check on all the parties involved, including other passengers or any pedestrians involved. Check the vehicles, and if they can be safely moved, move them out of traffic. If you are unable to move your vehicle, call for help, put on your flashers, raise your hood, and set up flares if possible.
Exchange information
You are required to exchange certain information with other parties involved when you are involved in an accident in Texas. It is also a good idea to get information from any witnesses. There are four things you need to provide to the other driver, and that you need to make sure that you get from them. Call the police immediately if the other driver refuses to give you their information.
- Name, address, and contact information
- Driver’s license number
- License plate number
- Auto Insurance details such as their insurance company name and policy number
Have you been in an auto accident?
If you or someone you know suffered injuries from an accident, you can seek damages for your loss. Exchanging information is just the beginning of your case. At Herrman & Herrman, we take all the steps to resolve your case quickly, while seeking your deserved compensation. Contact us today to find out what your options are.
CONTACT HERRMAN & HERRMAN IF YOU HAVE BEEN INJURED IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF ACCIDENTS:
We can help you if you have been harmed by the following:
- Car accidents – Our lawyers have extensive experience handling car accident cases. We will work to identify the party or parties at fault for the crash and build a case to demonstrate persuasively how the parties caused the accident and your injuries. We will seek fair and full compensation through a negotiated settlement or at trial if necessary.
- Truck accidents – Thousands of large commercial trucks travel the roads of Texas every single day. Unfortunately, careless truck drivers and trucking companies disregarding safety put innocent people at risk of serious injuries. If you’ve been injured in a truck accident, let our experienced Texas personal injury lawyers stand up to the trucking companies and insurers on your behalf.
- Motorcycle accidents – Motorcycle riders often suffer grievous injuries in crashes caused by other motorists. Too many motorcycle accidents in Corpus Christi are caused by careless drivers who don’t look for motorcycle riders or violate their right of way. Our personal injury lawyers will work to cut through the bias and stigma against motorcycle riders. Our goal is to seek the financial compensation that you’ll need to recover from a serious motorcycle accident and injuries such as bone fractures, road rash, or traumatic brain injury.
- Product liability – Product manufacturers have a legal obligation to make products that are safe for their intended uses and to warn consumers of any risks that may come with the product. When products have design or manufacturing defects or undisclosed dangers, the product manufacturer may be legally responsible for injuries suffered by consumers. Our attorneys can help you evaluate whether you have a valid product liability claim.
- Brain injury – Brain injuries can leave accident victims with disabilities that leave them unable to work or perform many tasks of daily living. Seeking compensation for a brain injury in an accident often proves incredibly complex. The brain injury survivor may seek compensation for anticipated future medical care and the medical care already provided. Our personal injury lawyers can help you through the difficult recovery process following a brain injury and will fight to make sure you have the resources you need.
- Spinal injury – Spinal cord injuries could cost millions of dollars of care over the course of the victim’s lifetime, especially when those injuries result in partial or complete paralysis, such as paraplegia or quadriplegia. If you or your loved one has suffered a spinal cord injury, you deserve compassionate legal representation. Our attorney can help you determine whether you may be entitled to claim compensation for your injury and expenses related to living with the disability, such as making a home more accessible.
- Wrongful death – If you have lost a loved one due to the negligent or reckless actions of another party, your family deserves to seek accountability and compensation from those at fault for the wrongful death. Our caring and dedicated attorneys can help guide you and your family through this difficult and painful time and seek justice for your loved one.
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