Hansen Dirani of the Law Offices of Jeff Martin walks through the mistakes people should avoid after a car accident, from what not to say at the scene to why it matters to get the other driver’s tag number and call the police.
He also explains why talking to the insurance company right away can hurt you, and how adrenaline can keep people from realizing right away that they’re injured, especially in whiplash cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
What mistakes should people avoid after a car accident?
The first thing you shouldn’t do is admit liability, because you don’t know if it’s your fault or not. So don’t come out of your car saying, “Oh, I’m so sorry. It’s my fault.” Don’t do that. That’s bad.
Secondly, don’t let the people leave without getting their tag number. If they drive off from an accident scene, that’s a crime in and of itself, leaving the scene of an accident.
Then call the police, and don’t make any admissions right away to anybody about your condition or anything like that. If you need to go to the hospital, go to the hospital. Let the paramedics look at you.
Right after the accident, you should call a lawyer for sure, and don’t talk to the insurance company right away, because when you talk to the insurance company, they’re recording everything you say and they’re going to use that to jam you up at some point.
When you’re in the midst of that accident, your adrenaline runs through you, and it keeps you from knowing immediately a lot of times that you’re injured, especially in whiplash cases.
Talk to a Tulsa car accident lawyer about your case
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This post is for general information and isn’t legal advice.
