While there have been some interesting crashes that have been reported, most of the time a car accident is no laughing matter. While your safety and your health come first, you may need to contact a car accident attorney to ensure that you not only get the compensation you need, but also that you deserve. If you've been in an accident, the Lettunich Law Firm can help you out. 

Steps to Take Before You Contact a Car Accident Lawyer

The first step that should be taken after a crash is to ensure everyone is safe and keep them that way. Therefore, if you can avoid doing so, refrain from stopping in the middle of the road. Once you have found a safe place to pull over, make sure those in the other vehicles involved are okay as well.

Regardless of injury, your next step should be to call 911. This way everyone will get the medical attention needed. A police officer will generate a report, which will probably include witness names and statements. They also determine who or what caused the accident to occur. The police will also give you the assurance that you have the other driver's correct information. This will be helpful for when you contact a car accident lawyer. Be sure to take pictures of the scene and the damage. If you cannot do so due to injury, have someone else do so for you.

Once the police have finished their investigation and you are free to leave the scene, if you are medically able to, you should contact your insurance company and report the accident.

What Not to do Before Calling a Car Accident Lawyer

When speaking to others involved, do not apologize or take the blame. This may cause you to admit legal liability for the accident and make it more difficult for your car accident lawyer to seek compensation. Moreover, immediately after an accident, it probably will not be clear who was at fault. Furthermore, in many states, fault does not determine which insurer will pay for what. Therefore, try not to admit guilt unintentionally or unnecessarily.

This is also true for when you call your insurance agent. Simply tell them you have been in an accident, the extent of your injuries and the damage to your vehicle. Do not accept any settlements from them before discussing them with a car accident lawyer. Early settlements are not usually big enough to cover all of the necessary expenses.

If you have been involved in a wreck in the El Paso area and are in need of a car accident lawyer, contact the Lettunich Law Firm. They have the experience and expertise to get the compensation you deserve.