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Gary W. Starnes Attorney at Law
736 Georgia Avenue
Suite 404 Dome Bldg.
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Phone (800)281-2403
Fax (423) 266-7193
Email: gstarnes@volstate.net
Auto Injury Lawyer
Chattanooga, Tennessee
What to do Following a Car Accident
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Being involved in a car accident, even a minor one, can be a very stressful event. With so many cars on the roads these days, it is estimated that every single person who drives will be in a car accident at some point in his/her driving career. Fortunately, most of those accidents will not result in serious personal injury or death. However, thousands of people are killed and millions are injured in car accidents each year.
Chattanooga Auto Injury Lawyer, Gary Starnes, wants you to know that if you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence while driving, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Mr. Starnes has represented countless Tennessee and Georgia residents in car accident cases, and he can help you, too. It’s important that you focus on healing while you let Gary Starnes focus on the legal aspects of your case.
Because of the trauma of a car accident, victims often do not know what to do or where to turn right after the accident. It is during this time that critical mistakes can be made, so it’s important that you know the do’s and don’ts following a car accident. First and foremost, you must never ever admit fault if you are involved in an auto accident. Here are some other suggestions:
DO:
- Call 911
- Seek medical attention even if there are no apparent injuries
- Sign a police report if everything in it is accurate
- Exchange insurance information with the other party or parties
- Get witness statements if there are any
- Take pictures of the vehicles and surrounding area if you have a camera
- Contact Gary Starnes, auto accident attorney, if you live in the greater Chattanooga area, Tennessee, or Georgia.
Do NOT:
- Admit fault
- Sign any form other than police report
- Give a statement to any insurance company or other drive
- Refuse medical attention
- Leave the scene of the accident
- Threaten any party or be confrontational in any way
We know full well that being in a auto accident can be very traumatic. If you are seriously injured or if a loved one has died in a car accident in Tennessee or Georgia, we can help. Please contact our auto injury lawyer today, and we can schedule you for a confidential, no-cost consultation. We work on a contingency fee, which means you pay nothing until we win your case.