Louisville Auto Accident Attorneys

Automobile accidents are one of the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. As more and more cars enter our roadways, more and more accidents are inevitable.

There are approximately 6 million car accidents in the United States every year. Of these 6 million accidents, there are 3 million injuries - about 2 million of which are permanent, involving paralysis, paraplegia, and quadriplegia. Car accidents are responsible for killing over 40,000 people each year.

With numbers like these, it is likely that at some point, every driver will be involved in some kind of auto accident. Whether it is a "fender bender" or a something more serious, it is always important to protect yourself by following these procedures:

1. Call the police immediately.
2. Secure the accident scene. Put up flares, redirect traffic, etc.
3. Record the other driver's name, address, phone number, license number, registration, and proof of insurance.
4. Gather the names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses who can be contacted by your attorney at a later date; and try to convince them to remain at the scene until the police arrive. Beg if you have to!
5. Always carry a camera and take pictures of the vehicle, the scene, and so on.
6. Seek medical attention as soon as possible even if you "don't feel that bad". (Even the most serious injuries, such as traumatic brain injury, may not be immediately apparent.)
7. Report the accident to your insurance company and, if required, to the Department of Motor Vehicles.
8. Cooperate with your insurance company but do not volunteer any theories about the circumstances leading up to the accident.
9. NEVER discuss the accident with the other driver's insurance company.
10. Always consult with an attorney before you attempt to recover your losses.
11. Once you have hired your attorney, redirect anyone who contacts you for information about the accident to your attorney.

Free Consultation

Our firm offers a free consultation and charges no up front fees to handle your personal injury or wrongful death case. We make home and hospital visits and will do whatever we can to help you recover the compensation you deserve in a timely manner. Give us a call at (502) 589-9353 or contact us online to learn about how we can help you.

Copyright 2008 Barrow & Weigel, PLLC | All Rights Reserved

138 South Third Street | Louisville, KY 40202 | 502-589-9353