Baton Rouge Lawyer Outlines the Mistakes To Avoid After A Car Accident

When you are hurt in an auto accident your world is turned upside down and you may be feeling confused and anxious. Many victims of car wrecks unknowingly say and do things that can potentially jeopardize their personal injury claim. There are a few key steps that you can take in the aftermath of a crash that will help your Baton Rouge lawyer expedite your personal injury case and obtain a successful settlement on your behalf. Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys has more than two decades of civil litigation experience so we understand the critical elements of a strong legal case as well as the common missteps that clients sometimes make in the wake of a car accident injury in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can help protect your legal claim by following these guidelines. 

• Don’t apologize or admit fault. You are very likely still in a state of shock immediately after an automobile collision so you do not actually know exactly what happened. You may not be at fault so do not make statements that could imply you caused the accident. The first thing you need to assess is whether you are injured.
• Don’t try to diagnose yourself or say that you are not hurt. Accidents happen in a matter of seconds and it can take time for you to fully feel the physical impacts. It may take a day or two for serious pain and even internal injuries to present so don’t say you are fine even if you don’t immediately experience symptoms. Always have a medical professional evaluate you after a crash. It’s also important to know that attempting to self-diagnose your injuries at the scene, even if you are a doctor or other clinician, could raise suspicions of a fraudulent claim.
• Give an accurate statement of the accident but do not speculate about how the damage occurred. When providing information the police, do not offer theories on what the cause of the wreck was or what you think the source of the damage is. Offering that level of detail, especially if you are uncertain, may give the appearance that you are at fault.
• Always contact your insurer first. You want your insurance provider to get an account of the car accident from you before hearing from anyone else involved. This will set the tone for the proceeding legal steps.

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Our personal injury law firm serves all of the greater Baton Rouge area, Prairieville, Gonzales and surrounding communities. At Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys, our legal services are provided on a contingency basis, which means that you will not owe us a penny unless we obtain compensation for your injuries or the wrongful death of a close family member. It only takes one quick call to find out if you may have grounds to file a lawsuit. And with our no fee “G” guarantee, you have nothing to lose so contact a Baton Rouge lawyer on the Get Gordon team now to discuss your accident injury for free. We always have a professional ready to answer your call at 225-888-8888. The Gordon Law Firm has a 25-year history of helping victims across the state of Louisiana recover the most money for their personal injury claims. Gordon McKernan and his team have won over 105 settlements and verdicts of a million dollars or more for our clients. That is why we’re confident that our attorneys have the skills and dedication to get you the maximum financial recovery you deserve. Our Baton Rouge injury attorneys accept all types of cases that resulted in personal injuries, including car accidents, large commercial truck wrecks, workers’ comp, defective products or drug recalls, premises liability, slip and fall injuries, social security disability, burns/explosions, and offshore accidents.