Involved in an Accident? Hire a Car Accident Attorney in Los Angeles
Accidents are inevitable; even the law knows that. But there’s always a lot at stake when accidents happen, and if not handled well, one party can leave with all the blame and all the expenses. Sometimes, jail happens. When an accident happens, there is loss of life, and life damage to grapple with. Car damage and insurance companies to deal with. And law enforcement to explain what happened. Without a good car accident attorney by your side, things can run out of hand very quickly, leaving you in the hands of people that have none of your interests at heart.What you need to do is to hire a car accident attorney in Los Angeles to be by your side, especially if you’re a resident of Los Angeles.
What to do immediately after getting into an accident?
A good car accident attorney will tell you to follow the following steps when involved in an accident;
Stay on the scene
It’s okay to panic when an accident happens. And depending on whether you have a direct relation or you’re just a bystander, you will have the temptation to run off the scene. Unless you’re incapacitated. This is wrong. While running away seems like the easy way out, it’s staying put what will save you. Stay on the scene, or you’ll risk to being caught and jailed for committing a hit and run.
Call the police
When an accident happens, whether you have a direct relation or you’re just a bystander, it’s your moral obligation to call the police to the scene. Unless the police are already on its way, such as in big cities, it might take longer to appear if you do not call. Leaving the accident spot to be crowded by people and evidence destroyed.
Call the police and stay by until they arrive. The extra advantage is that the police comes with an ambulance, so you’ll also get medical attention.
See if the people in your car and the other cars are okay.
You got not harm from the accident but are still able to walk? Look out and check if the other people are alright. Start with the people in your car, and if they’re okay or you’re alone, step out and check on those in the other car(s). Sometimes, your quick action can be the saving grace of another victim of the accident until EMT arrives.
Take photos of your car and the damage it has received from the accident
After the accident happened and you or your car are visibly hurt/damaged, it’s always advisable to call your insurance agent. But before you do so, it’s advisable to take photos of your car to show the extent of the damage it has received.
This is helpful when the time comes to collect evidence for getting your insurance payout, and for evidence in court. You can also take photos of your body injuries if you can because they can serve as evidence.
Call your insurance provider
Since the accident affected your life and your car directly, you must call your insurer directly after the accident to notify him/her. The insurer will send an agent to the scene to clarify the accident and collect evidence that will be used to determine whether you deserve an insurance payout on your premium or not.
Normally, the collection of this evidence is to ascertain that you weren’t the direct cause of the accident in any way. If you cannot make the phone call, have someone else do it.
Hire an accident attorney in Los Angeles
Accidents trigger a lot of legal work that everyday people do not train to deal with. Almost always, there are damages to pay, suits to file, settlements to collect. Also insurance payouts to demand, or more commonly, court cases to defend against.
You need an experienced car accident attorney in Los Angeles to guide you through the whole process. Right from the accident happens and beyond.
The Expenses of a Car Accident Attorney
There is always worry among people that retaining a car accident attorney in Los Angeles is bound to be too expensive. The fact is that most car accident attorneys only charge fees when other part pays you a settlement or a payout on your insurance premium. Otherwise, they only charge basic fees. In other words, you don’t need to worry about the cost. Get your justice first.
Have you got yourself in an accident? Did you get a sue in court as a result, or do you intend to sue? Are you looking to get a better settlement from your insurance company? Whatever your situation, there is no better car accident attorney in Los Angeles for you than me, Jance Weberman. I have handled hundreds of car accident cases and my clients have always received fair justice. Call me on (213) 386 9100 to talk to me further.