Auto accidents can have dire consequences ranging from the loss of your mode of transportation to the loss of life. According to the Centers for Disease Control, car accident deaths cost Louisiana residents an estimated $1.01 billion in lost wages and medical costs. These figures don’t even begin to account for the losses suffered by victims and families when a car accident victim is seriously injured in a crash.

The minutes after a car accident can be incredibly stressful for everyone involved and even if you know what to do, it can be helpful to keep a checklist handy. Stress and anxiety can release adrenaline, which can impact decision-making. If you find yourself in an auto accident, here are some quick tips to consider:

• Make sure everyone is who needs help, gets it. Even a seemingly minor accident can be very frightening and at a minimum can rattle your nerves and make it hard to think clearly.
• If you have a cell phone, as most people do, and you are able, dial 911 right away. 911 operators are trained to direct you on what to do and can advise you as to whether to stay put or try to move the vehicles out of the way. They can also call out the type of help you need.
• If someone is injured, follow the instructions of 911 personnel on the phone.
• If you can, try to clear your head and start to gather information. You will need things like the name of the other driver, the make, year and model of their vehicle. If you have a phone that takes pictures and video, try to capture images that will make it clear what happened. But BE CAREFUL! Don’t put yourself in danger!
• Get immediate medical attention.

This may also be a good time to give us a call. It is never too soon to call BRAD DOYLE. Sorting out an auto accident can be like untangling a ball of yarn. There may be important information you will need that may not be available later or the insurance companies may try to convince you to give up your right to be made whole just to make a quick claim. If you were injured, you should be made whole and often times that means retaining us to ensure that happens. BRAD DOYLE is a Louisiana car accident attorney that may be able to assist you with navigating the insurance claim process following a car accident.

Do I Have a Car Accident Claim?

In order to seek damages from another party after a car accident, you’ll have to show that the other driver was responsible for your crash. Because car accidents often involve a range of factors, proving this can be the crux of any car accident claim. Having BRAD DOYLE on your side can make a big difference in the outcome of your claim.

In order to seek damages, you’ll also need to show losses. Losses can include expenses you might have paid in medical bills, expenses you may need to pay in medical bills in the future (if you were seriously injured), and rehabilitation costs. Other costs can include repairs to your vehicle, and pain and suffering damages if you were seriously injured or disabled in your car accident. Have questions about your car accident reach out to BRAD DOYLE a car accident attorney in Houma, Louisiana today. BRAD DOYLE can walk you through every step of the claim process and help you get everything you may deserve under the law.

This may also be a good time to give us a call. Sorting out an auto accident can be like untangling a ball of yarn. There may be important information you will need that may not be available later or the insurance companies may try to convince you to give up your right to be made whole just to make a quick claim. If you were injured, you should be made whole and often times that means retaining us to ensure that happens.