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The Cass County, MO Auto Accident Lawyer’s Step By Step Guide to Getting Your Life Back on Track after a Missouri Car Accident

If you have been injured in a Cass County car accident, then you know that car accidents disrupt your life. You may have been busy before the crash, but suddenly you have injuries, doctor’s visits, a car to repair, and insurance companies to deal with. There may be legal issues that you never expected.

There are things you can do during and after your accident to help get your life back on track. The Cass County, MO Auto Accident Lawyers at Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys have compiled this guide to help you.

1. Stay calm

You may be asking “How can I stay calm, I’ve just been in an accident?” Keeping your stress levels down will help you heal. It will also keep you from making erroneous statements when talking to the police or insurance company. Getting the facts right from the start will save you time later.

2. Call the Police

You should always call the police after a crash, even if it is just a minor fender bender. The police officer at the scene will fill out an accident report and may determine who is at fault for the accident. Ask how you can get a copy of the report. Insurance companies often require an accident report before they will pay a settlement. If a police officer won’t come to the scene, ask how you can get an accident report filled out.

3. Call your Insurance Company

As soon as possible, call the insurance company. The number is on the insurance card that you keep in your vehicle. Just give the facts: the location and time of the accident, the name and contact information for the other driver, and whether anyone was injured. Do not offer information about the car damage or your injuries because you may not know the full extent of the damage at this point.

4. Keep Records

You will need to tell the police, your attorney and possibly the insurance company what actually happened. After a few days, it may be hard to remember all details – especially if you are in pain and healing from an injury. Write down everything you can remember about the accident. In addition, keep a written record of:

• The other driver’s name, driver’s license number, address, and phone number.
• The make, model, license plate number, VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) and license plate number of the other vehicle.
• The other driver’s insurance company and policy number.
• The police officer at the scene’s name and the accident report number.
• The name of any insurance agents that you speak to.
• Keep copies of medical records, doctor bills, the police report and any other paperwork related to your accident.

5. See a doctor as soon as possible

Any time you are in a car accident, you should see a doctor. Many soft tissue injuries may not present symptoms right away, but if you delay care they can cause chronic pain. Medical records will help you get insurance compensation later on.

6. Get your car repaired

Even minor accidents can cause serious damage to a vehicle. Sometimes damage is hidden and can put you in danger of another accident. Your insurance company may have a time limit for getting your vehicle repaired. Check with your insurance agent about the proper procedure for getting your car fixed and ask for names of repair shops in your neighborhood.

7. Contact a Cass County, MO Auto Accident Lawyer

A lawyer can deal with the insurance companies on your behalf, obtain evidence to support your case and fight to get you a fair settlement. Seriously injured Missouri car wreck victims who hire attorneys consistently get settlements than are on average 3 ½ times as much as settlements received by those who negotiate with insurance companies on their own. To learn more, contact Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys at 888-348-2616.

For more tips about what to do after a Missouri car crash, download Kansas City Accident Injury Attorneys’s free book: “10 Essential Steps You Must Take To Protect Your Injury Claim.”

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