What Not To Do After A Car Wreck! Part II

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We previously posted a blog entitled “WHAT NOT TO DO AFTER A CAR WRECK!” but have
since realized that there are a few more pointers we’d like to share. So below are a few more
things not to do following a car accident…

FAIL TO FILE A CLAIM WITH YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY:

Besides reporting your accident to the authorities, you must also report the accident to your auto
insurance company
. Most insurance companies in the State of South Carolina require a
policyholder to report any auto accidents right away. If you do not report your auto accident,
your insurance company could try to use this to try to deny coverage for the accident.

ASSUME YOU ARE FINE:

Even if you are not in pain, you should not assume you are fine. Hopefully you are fine, but as
we have written about before
, car accident victims do not experience symptoms right away in
many cases. Adrenaline could be masking your pain or worse you could have suffered an internal
injury that has not triggered immediate symptoms.

To make sure you are fine, you should consult with a medical professional as soon as possible
following the car accident. Tell your doctor what happened and allow them to perform a
thorough examination.

OVERLOOK POTENTIAL SOURCES OF FINANCIAL COMPENSATION:

Filing a claim against the at fault’s insurance carrier may not be your only option for financial
compensation following the accident. Depending on the circumstances involved, you could also
have a claim against the other driver’s employer, the local government entity responsible for
maintenance of the road or even the bar or restaurant that over-served a drunk driver.

LOSE YOUR TEMPER:

This may seem like a no-brainer but emotions run high following a collision. It is crucial that you
remain calm and focus on the situation so that you can make sure you get everything documented
to assist in your recovery.

GIVE A RECORDED STATEMENT:

They will ask you to record a statement about what happened in the accident and may try to use
your statements against you during the claims settlement process or in a subsequent lawsuit. An
attorney with experience handling car accident lawsuits can communicate directly with insurance
company representatives on your behalf to protect your rights.

WAIT TO CONTACT AN ATTORNEY

Contacting car accident attorney Trey Harrell is FREE. Getting advice from attorney Trey
Harrell about your car accident claim is FREE. Further, you don’t pay attorney Trey Harrell for
representing you in a car accident unless the Trey Harrell Auto Accident and Personal Injury Attorney wins your case. There is
almost no reason not to at least call 843.636.TREY and ask a question.

An experienced personal injury attorney at Trey Harrell Auto Accident and Personal Injury Attorney that can determine
exactly who is responsible for your injuries, who understands exactly how to find the proper
insurance coverage and who knows how to fight to get you the compensation you deserve for
your case. Schedule your free consultation with our award-winning local attorney today by
calling 843.636.TREY or filling out our online survey.

Disclaimer: Information in this blog is intended for informative purposes only and not legal
advice. Please consult with a licensed attorney before you make any decisions on legal matters.
Further, viewing of this information does not create an attorney-client relationship with the Trey
Harrell Law Office, LLC. Matters will be handled by an attorney who primarily practice out of
our office in Charleston County located at 2000 Sam Rittenberg Blvd. Charleston, SC 29407.
Robert W. “Trey” Harrell, III is the attorney responsible for this posting.

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