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Important Steps To Take After Being Involved In a Car Accident

  • By Alvin de Levie
  • 30 Oct, 2017
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Steps To Take After a Car Accident


Unfortunate circumstances can unluckily place us in the situation of a car accident. We sadly can't see the future or alter our past to prevent the accident from occurring.


Car accidents are bad, but they do happen frequently. You may or may not be one of the victims of a car accident. And at that point, no fault can be drawn yet as a result of the traumatic experience.


So, you are caught with a need to fully exercise your rights, but you are not sure of the steps that you can take. Here is a rundown of actions that you can take in case you are ever involved in an accident and aren’t sure of the essential and vital moves to make after a mishap.


If you are not in need of immediate medical treatment and you are sufficiently able, you need to do these things first.


  • Gather all the information you possibly can. In order to know where you currently stand in terms of the circumstances that caused the accident, you have to investigate Photos and videos from witnesses might offer good insights as to the circumstances that caused the accident. This might come in handy later on, in case you face issues with your claims process.

  • Call the police in order to facilitate a quick investigation of the surroundings, and also, upon their arrival, do not commit to any fault.

  • Allow a light check-up even if you are not apparently injured and also track your medical bills in case you have to go in for a checkup. This is important whether or not you are a victim of an auto accident.

  • Negotiating with the guilty party can commence if they're ready to foot the bills and accept blame. Although, this is only advised if the accident is minor and no injuries were incurred by their actions on your part. If it’s a major accident, or you are gravely injured, or your vehicle is severely damaged, you will have to wait for your insurance or hire a lawyer for negotiation.

  • Lastly, if the damage is too much, find a law firm and consequently, a personal injury lawyer that will protect your rights in any legal situation.


Finding an Experienced Attorney

Finding a personal injury attorney can be difficult since in such cases, quality is hard to find. So, the first quality you should look for in any attorney is extensive work history where attributes such as reliability, honesty and outstanding negotiation skills have constantly been displayed.


And to properly use the attorney's services after an accident, you need to comply with instructions like the ones listed below.


  • Provision of a detailed explanation of the accident is needed by your attorney. Photos and videos are especially useful in this regard. Also, this is where you come clean and hold back no information as to the occurrences on the day of the accident.

  • You should provide the full estimate of funds lost through damage to properties and also, lost opportunities, which is important during recovery of funds.

  • Provision of the full extent of expenses whether through your medical bills or even through your absence at work is important. As you personal injury attorney will easily be able to investigate all expended and wasted funds. Where a plan will be designed on how to recover all of it.


After all of these steps, your attorney will start working out a method to get you properly compensated for all of the troubles/problems the car accident caused for you.


Vehicle accidents can be strenuous; things get even more complicated if there are injuries or damage to your vehicle. A personal injury lawyer can help you get the justice you deserve.


At Alvin F. de Levie & Associates, we regularly handle auto accident cases and serve our clients throughout Pennsylvania. If you or a loved one has been involved in a car accident, please do not hesitate to contact us at (844) 777-2529 for a free initial consultation.


Our law firm will evaluate your claim in collaboration with medical experts, economists, and life care planners to ensure that the full and fair value of your case can be established and pursued.



Alvin F. de Levie is a 1973, Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and a 1976 graduate of the Villanova University School of Law. He is an expert in Pennsylvania Law revolving around medical malpractice and personal injury. 


Mr. de Levie has consistently been voted by his peers to receive Martindale-Hubbell's "AV Preeminent" 5.0 out of 5.0 rating. An AV Preeminent rating is the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. 


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