- December 5, 2021
On any given day, you probably see a car accident or two as you pass. Like most other drivers, you stare at the scene for a moment too long, thanking God that it wasn’t you. The truth is, one day it probably will be you. In a situation like that, there are certain steps you need to take to protect your rights.
Certain mistakes can harm your compensation claim. You can call the cops and tell them you don’t care who was at fault, you just need to get to work. Or, worse, you and the other driver agree to not call the cops. You’re both adults. You can work it out on your own. This is one of the worst things you can do to your Baton Rouge car accident lawyers. If you do this, you’re tying your attorneys’ hands as to how much they can do to help you.
You Need to Call 911 No Matter What the Other Driver Says
As mentioned above, you need to call the cops whether you want to or not. Nobody wants to sit around and waste their morning waiting for the cops to do their thing. The truth is this could make the difference between winning your case and losing your case. And when the cops arrive, they’ll insist you go to the hospital to get treatment. Never refuse this offer. Take the ride to the hospital and let a doctor check you out. get to the hospital immediately. While you’re gone, ask a trusted friend to take pictures of your vehicle and even the crash scene if possible.
Demand a Copy of the Police Report
Once you know you’re okay, you need to get to the police station and get a copy of the police report. Some precincts will only release the report to your attorney. If that is the case, call a skilled Baton Rouge car accident lawyer right there from the station.
Avoid Posting on Social Media
One of the things lawyers will tell you is to never post about Baton Rouge car accidents on social media. I know it sounds hard, but you just have to keep your mouth shut. Technology can work wonders, but it can also destroy your chances of collecting damages. We understand how hard it is to avoid this. But it’s necessary if you want to win your case.
When you put words or pictures online, it will hurt you. If the defendant’s lawyer sees posts from friends laughing at the crash, it could destroy your case. Or if someone comments that you’re a terrible driver it could help the defendant you were at fault. Just stay off social media altogether.
Call an Experienced Baton Rouge Car Accident Lawyer
Lots of people will tell you to wait to hire a car accident lawyer until you lose. Then hire our firm in Baton Rouge to clean up the mess you created. While some attorneys are willing to do that, it’s on a case-by-case basis. If the case is lucrative, our firm may be able to take it on. But if too much time has passed beyond the Louisiana statute of limitations. If you’re close to missing that deadline very few reputable attorneys would take your case on.
If you truly have no place to go, call our office and schedule your free, initial consultation. Let us see if there’s anything we can do to help. We’ll review your case and see if you have any sort of medical witness case at the courthouse. Thankfully for you, the initial consultation is free so you have nothing to lose. Worst case, we tell you there’s no basis for a complaint. All you have to do is call our skilled experts at our Baton Rouge location office. Our friendly staff can set up an appointment.
