In 2006, 49,939 people were injured in Atlanta car accidents. A seemingly minor car accident may have caused a lot of damage to your vehicle and injuries to yourself. Even a minor accident could take up a lot of time in the following weeks as you deal with insurance companies, car repairs, and doctor appointments.
What Do I Do After I've Been In A Car Accident?
In the last blog we discussed what to do if you've been in a car accident and you were at fault. Regardless of whose fault the accident was, there are basic but important steps you should follow after being involved in an automobile accident:
- Report the accident
- Document the accident
- Contact a car accident lawyer
- Contact the insurance company
Do I Need to Hire An Attorney If The Accident Wasn't My Fault?
It is extremely important to hire a car accident attorney if another driver was at fault for the accident. Once you've contact an attorney you can explain how the accident happened and give him any documentation and information you have regarding the accident. It is important for the attorney to have all of the details you can give to him or her so they will best be able to gather more details if needed to build the strongest possible case.
If you've been involved in an auto accident at the fault of another driver, you may be entitled to compensation including the cost of medical treatment, lost wages, and your own pain and suffering. An experienced car accident attorney will be able to help you get compensation and help you through the legal issues surrounding this time. Contact our Alpharetta car accident attorneys at Daniel W. Mitnick & Associates, PC.
