{"id":105,"date":"2016-11-29T23:03:50","date_gmt":"2016-11-29T23:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kogandisalvo.wpengine.com\/?page_id=105"},"modified":"2024-09-23T06:47:11","modified_gmt":"2024-09-23T10:47:11","slug":"steps-after-a-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/boynton-beach-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/steps-to-take\/","title":{"rendered":"Steps to Take After a Car Accident in Boynton Beach"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/boynton-beach-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/steps-to-take\/#First_Steps_to_Take\" >First Steps to Take<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/boynton-beach-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/steps-to-take\/#Next_Steps_to_Take\" >Next Steps to Take<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/boynton-beach-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/steps-to-take\/#Importance_of_Legal_Representation\" >Importance of Legal Representation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Someone has just crashed into the back of your car. Do you know what to do? When a car accident happens it is sudden and effects all parties involved. The injuries can be severe and emotions will run high. Even with the sudden surge of emotions, there are important steps that need to be taken in order to ensure your safety and protection of your legal rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Steps_to_Take\"><\/span>First Steps to Take<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/iStock-1156650366-woman-car-accident.png\" alt=\"Vignette of woman rubbing her neck after a car accident\" class=\"wp-image-6373\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Call the police<\/strong> and <strong>seek medical attention<\/strong> if needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you are unable to get out of the car, <strong>stay where you are<\/strong> and wait for the paramedics<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not leave the scene of the acciden<\/strong>t and only move your vehicle if it is necessary for safety or required by the law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Record all the details of the accident<\/strong>, including location, license plate and VIN number of all the vehicles involved, and the drivers\u2019 names, addresses, phone numbers, and insurance information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If possible, <strong>draw up a sketch of what happened<\/strong> and take pictures<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure an <strong>accurate police report is filed<\/strong> and write down the names and badge numbers of the police involved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Interview witnesses <\/strong>and write down their names, addresses, and phone numbers<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter who was at fault, <strong>never offer any information other than your contact information, and vehicle and insurance information<\/strong> at the scene of the accident, as it can possibly be held against you. Fault is not always a determination of which insurance company will pay for damages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the accident, you should take steps to ensure that your rights will be protected and you recover any damages you are entitled to resulting from the accident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_Steps_to_Take\"><\/span>Next Steps to Take<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"363\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/iStock-1340822026-lawyer-signing-document.jpg\" alt=\"Lawyer with pen explaining document next to gavel and scales\" class=\"wp-image-6380\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Call an experienced accident attorney<\/strong> to handle the insurance companies, police report, medical records, vehicle repairs, and possible lawsuit to recover damages for lost income, property damage, and pain and suffering<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact your insurance company<\/strong> to notify them of the accident and speak truthfully on the details of the accident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not wait<\/strong> too long to file a claim \u2013 there may be a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/boynton-beach-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/statute-of-limitations\/\">Statute of Limitations<\/a> for your accident injury case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep track of all doctors visits and treatments<\/strong> you receive from each medical provider, as well as who referred you to another medical professional<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do not talk with anyone about your accident other than your attorney, your insurance company, and the police<\/strong> \u2013 if a representative from another insurance company contacts you simply get all of their contact information and tell your attorney about the incident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Be sure to seek medical treatment<\/strong> for all injuries sustained from the accident, even those that arise days, weeks, or even months after the date of the accident<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Never settle a claim without speaking with your attorney<\/strong> to ensure you receive full compensation for your injuries and damages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Legal_Representation\"><\/span>Importance of Legal Representation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Being in an accident can be devastating, but it does not have to hinder your life forever. It is important to <strong>understand your rights in an auto accident<\/strong> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kogan-disalvo.com\/boynton-beach-injury\/car-accident-lawyer\/\">skilled Boynton Beach car accident attorney<\/a> can help to explain what you need to know and get your life back on track. The <strong>personal injury attorneys<\/strong> of Kogan &amp; DiSalvo are highly experienced in representing those injured in car and truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, and all moving vehicle accidents. Consultations are free and with no obligation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"tel:5613759500\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(206,166,44) 0%,rgb(135,106,2) 91%)\" rel=\"\">Click to Call Now for a Free Consultation<\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Someone has just crashed into the back of your car. Do you know what to do? 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