If you’ve been in an accident, it’s important that you act quickly to safeguard your rights and ensure there’s no chance you’re going to lose out on compensation that is owed to you. There’s really no time that is too soon to be searching “personal injury lawyers near me” if you’ve been injured here in McAllen, TX. Here’s what you need to know.
When to Search “Personal Injury Lawyers Near Me” in McAllen, TX
The simple answer is: as soon as possible. The faster you get a lawyer on the job, the more quickly your lawyer can start investigating the accident, gathering evidence, protecting you from unfair blame, and acting as a go-between so you don’t have to talk to the insurance company directly. That said, there are two things to bear in mind:
Prioritize Health and Safety
Immediately after an accident, the number one priority is your health and safety as well as the health and safety of everyone else in the area. Never delay going to get medical care in an emergency. Don’t try to tough it out and tell yourself that you’ll go to the ER after the police arrive or after you call a lawyer. If it’s an emergency, get help right away. If someone else has been injured, 911 should be your first call before you contact any attorney.Even if you’re not hurt too badly, you should still make sure you get medical help as soon as you reasonably can. Some very grave injuries may not show any symptoms right away, and going to a doctor can also keep something minor from becoming much more serious. You’ll also need to be able to establish a clear link between any physical injuries you have suffered and the accident itself, so the longer you delay in getting medical help, the easier you make it for an insurance company to argue that your injuries were not caused by the accident or were exacerbated by your delay.
Follow the Law
Before you call any attorney, make sure that you’ve followed Texas law after an accident. If it’s a car accident, remember that you have to remain at the scene of the accident until law enforcement arrives unless you’ve been injured or unless your vehicle is in an unsafe place and you need to move it and yourself out of the way of traffic.
You are required by law to report any accident that results in an injury or fatality, if the other driver is intoxicated or doesn’t have insurance, or if the vehicles can’t be moved. You’re also required to report any accident that causes $1,000 or more in damages, and with the prices of car repair these days, that’s a very low bar.Remember that you need to call the police not just because it’s the law but also because it’s what’s best for your claim. The police accident report will be a valuable piece of evidence for your case.If you’ve been in an accident, call us at the Almaraz Law Firm in McAllen, TX as soon as possible. We also have offices in Midland and San Antonio.
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Almaraz Law Firm
212 W. Nolana Ave. McAllen, TX 78504,
8422 Fountain Circle, San Antonio, TX 78229
701B W. Indiana Ste. 20, Midland, Texas 79701
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am - 4:30pm
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