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Car crashed? 5 Tips on How to Protect Your New Orleans Injury Claim

In the moments after your car crashed, your thoughts are racing, adrenaline is flowing through your veins, and the last thing on your mind is the stacks of paperwork associated with automobile insurance claims.

While it is true that most fender-benders do not require the involvement of an attorney, there is no cost associated with consulting with one of our Louisiana attorneys for a case evaluation to see if you have grounds to file a New Orleans injury claim.

5 Tips to Secure Your New Orleans Injury Claim

The following 5 tips can help you prepare for the claims process when you have become the victim of a serious accident:

• Immediately seek medical attention. Even if you feel that you are not injured or that your injuries are not serious, seeing a doctor will create a medical record of your existing injuries, and failing to do so can seriously hurt your claim, should your seemingly innocuous injuries turn out to be something more serious.
• Take photos of your vehicle, including where your car crashed, the surrounding area, the other vehicle, and of your injuries.
• Retain the services of an automobile insurance claims attorney if you or anyone in the other car was injured, if the issue of fault is contested, or if significant property damage occurred.
• Report the accident to the DMV. This usually should be done a few days after the date of when the accident happened but sometimes can be longer. It depends on your circumstances but your attorney can help you with this aspect of post-crash activities.
• Report the accident to your insurance provider after you have spoken with an attorney. Remember though to be careful of what you tell the insurance adjuster because anything you say can be twisted and used against you.

Following these recommendations will increase the likelihood that your claim is settled in your favor, and failure to do so will have the opposite effect, potentially harming your chances of receiving a settlement that covers your costs and compensates you for your damages.

If another driver’s recklessness or failure to adhere to the rules of safe driving forced you into a car accident, you could be entitled to damages through a personal injury case. By getting in touch with one of our Louisiana attorneys, you have more of a chance of pursuing a claim receiving a fair and full settlement that you rightfully deserve.

Help with Your New Orleans Injury Claim – Contact Louisiana Attorneys

After your car has crashed in New Orleans, we know that you have a lot of questions about your health and your financial future. Personal injury attorneys Timothy J. Young, Robert J. Young Jr. and Jason C. MacFetters understand your concerns and anxieties about automobile insurance claims.

Before you hire an attorney, order this free injury guide to learn about your rights in Louisiana. The Young Firm is located in New Orleans and serves clients throughout Louisiana, including Baton Rouge, Shreveport and beyond. Contact us today at 504-680-4100 or 1-866-660-7220.



Still have lots of questions?  Auto accident cases can be more complicated than you think.  Don't make a small mistake that can cost you lots of money on your claim.  Call our Louisiana auto accident attorneys immediately to get fast answers.  Simply dial (866) 660-7220 now.

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