There are upwards of 5 million auto accidents a year with approxiately 30,000 of them involving fatalities and over 2 million involving injuries. While the government and car manufacturers have taken steps to decrease the number of accidents, if you have been injured in a car crash, then you know that one crash is one too many. As attorneys who have handled way too many car accidents in Wellsboro, Pa 16901, Coudersport and Potter County 16915, Bradford, PA and McKean County and in other states, we have seen the absolute havoc that an accident can cause. In short, it willl change or end your life.
So here are some thougths from our accident lawyers about avoiding and coping with accidents and the effects of a truck or car crash.
1. The best advice is to avoid an accident in the first place. Practice defensive driving. Avoid distactions like your phone, and assume that others are distracted and pay attention to what they are doing.
2. Accidents often are not avoidable. Think safety first after an accident. Be careful as other drivers will be distracted by the crash scene. Make sure you are in a safe place so something else doesn't happen.
3. Get as much information as you can about the other party, names of witnesses, photos. This information will be very useful later if you can get it. We recently had a case where the driver denied backing into a pedestrian. We tracked down a witness who said the driver was waiving at a blonde woman walking down the street while backing up. No wonder he didn't want to admit it! As you can imagine the matter resolved after we found the witness.
4. See an attorney early. There is no substitute for early assistance.
5. Take care of your body. That means seeking appropriate treatment and following through with the treatment advice. As an personal injury lawyer, I do not have the ability to heal you. Failing to get treatment will keep you from getting better and hurt your legal claim.
When you need help, you can count on us. Call our attorneys if you live in Williamsport, PA 17701, Wellsboro, Tioga County, PA 16901, Potter County 16915 or McKean County. We offer appointments in person and by telephone.
We do not charge for car accident consultation or for a bankruptcy evaluation. We take most injury cases on a contingency basis, which mean that you will not owe us anything unless we get money for you. Leave our office armed with
powerful information about your rights. For Lycoming and Tioga Counties reach us at (570) 309-6690. For help in McKean and Potter County 16915, call us at (814) 274-8612.
If you need help in other areas of the law, our firm handles injury cases, bankrupty, general litigation, and family law.
