What to Do After a Car Accident

Car accidents are an unfortunate reality of commuting on Louisiana motorways. It is difficult to know where to begin in the aftermath of being injured or having a family member killed in a car wreck.

At the Law Offices of Ossie Brown, we are able to provide experienced guidance no matter what the circumstances of the car crash.

Not sure what do after a car accident? Please contact our Baton Rouge car accident lawyers as soon as possible.

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Immediately after a car accident, you should:

• Call an ambulance
• Contact the police
• Use your camera phone or any other camera you have with you to take pictures of the damages to your car and the car of the other driver
• Gather the names and contact information of any witnesses to the accident before they leave the scene

After you have received any necessary medical treatment for your injuries, the next question to ask yourself is: do I need a lawyer? The answer is, even if you have received only minor injuries, you should talk with an attorney as soon as possible. In Louisiana, you have one year from the date of your car accident to file a lawsuit. It is important that you speak with an attorney well before that deadline.

In the meantime, our skilled and knowledgeable attorneys advise that you:

• Do not speak to the other driver's insurance company or representative on your own — it is too easy to damage a future lawsuit without realizing it
• Do not let your own insurance company rush or press you into making quick decisions
• Do not sign anything
• Do not accept a settlement offer

Even if the only damages from the car accident were to your car, it is important to speak to an attorney who understands Louisiana's unique laws regarding your rights in the repair of your vehicle after a car crash.

Contact Baton Rouge Personal Injury Attorneys for Experienced Assistance

You might feel fine right away, but suffer complications as your injuries develop. Even with minor injuries, you could suffer financial hardship as you pay for medical treatment and lose pay for missing work to recover.

Please contact our Baton Rouge personal injury lawyers for a free consultation. You will find a legal team that is ready to deal with all issues arising out of your car accident: referrals to medical specialists, problems with auto insurance, and car repairs. We will focus on taking care of your legal problems while you focus on your recovery. There are no attorney fees unless we recover compensation on your behalf.