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Accidents can happen any time. In a state like Texas, there are hundreds of accidents happening every single day. If you have the misfortune to be involved in an accident, you should know what you need to do in that situation.

Know What You Need to Do in Case of an Accident

Safety:

If you've got into an accident, the first thing you need to see is if you are safe and that you have sustained no major injuries that require urgent medical aid. Once you have completed your self examination, you can check whether your fellow passengers are safe as well. Following this, if you're able to, you can exit your vehicle and check if the passengers of the other vehicle involved in the accident are safe as well.

Make an assessment of the situation:

Take a moment to calm and relax yourself. Then, take a look at the accident scene and determine if it was a simple fender bender or a major accident. If it is a small accident, you can work along with other people on the scene to move the cars to one side of the road for the safety of everyone.

Report the incident:

This is very important. Under Texas Law, it is mandatory to report a car accident if there are injuries or deaths. Call 911 to report the accident and inform the officer of any passengers who may have suffered injuries. You need to also remain on the scene.

Documentation:

If you feel well enough and while you're waiting for the police to arrive, get all the information you can about the accident and the other driver. This includes details such as:

• Other driver's name
• License number
• Contact information
• Insurance information
• VIN information
• Make
• Model
• License plate number
• Pictures of the scene of the accident
• Contact information of any available witnesses

Get the medical help you need:

Don't compromise on this. Get medical help immediately or later on, whether you have suffered injuries or not. You may feel nothing at this point of time due to shock, but it is possible you may experience trauma later on.

So, reach out for medical help. Document all your doctor's visits, medical advice, and statements. Keep track of everything concerning your accident-related medical treatments. This is very important in case you need evidence to show later that you suffered injuries due to the accident.

Notify your insurance provider:

Get in touch with your insurance company as soon as possible.

Experienced Personal Injury Attorneys

Make sure to reach out to an experienced personal injury attorney in Houston, TX who will fight on your behalf to help you get the compensation you deserve. Attorney James and his team will thoroughly research your case and build a strong case based on the evidence we find. We'll take you through the legal processes and keep you updated at all times.

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