Houston Car Accident Attorney

Here are some startling facts about motor vehicle accidents:

• More people die in motor vehicle accidents than all natural disasters combined.
• In the U.S., you have a better than 1/1000 chance of being injured in a car wreck in any given year.
• Men are twice as likely to die in a motor vehicle accident as women are.
• Females are a bit more likely to be injured in a car wreck than men are.
• Men and women both between the ages of 16 and 24 are in the most danger of being in a car wreck.
• Over 20% of all fatal car wrecks involve alcohol.

You have been involved in a car wreck in Houston – what should you do? If you are not seriously injured, there are a few things you should do immediately after a car wreck. Always stay at the scene. If you leave the scene of the accident, it will look like it was your fault, whether it was or not. If someone at the scene of the accident was killed and you leave, you can be charged with “hit and run” driving. Of course, if you are in a deserted area and crash with another car, use caution when exiting. There have been reports of people being hit on purpose for the intention of being robbed by the other driver.

After you make sure everyone is okay or an ambulance has been called for someone injured, you should start exchanging information. Get the other driver’s name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, tag number, insurance information, and car make and model if possible. If he or she is unconscious, try to get as much information about the car by looking at it.

Once the police arrive, they will take a detailed report of the damage done and get statements from you and the other driver if possible as to what happened. If anyone stops who saw the accident, ask him or her for his or her name and number so you can use them as a witness.

After you leave the scene of the wreck, you will want to consult the attorneys of Denena & Points, Houston car accident attorneys. Our Houston car accident attorneys will need as much information about the accident from you as you can provide in order to proceed with your case. This includes medical bills and notes from doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors, or any other medical professional you saw as a result of injuries due to the wreck. Try to take some pictures of your car's damage, or have your mechanic document it. If you have a photo of the car before the wreck, include that as well. Our Houston car accident attorneys will need to have a statement from a body shop as to whether the automobile can be fixed and if so, what the estimate is. In some cases, the car may be so damaged that it needs to be totaled, meaning it is a total loss.

If you are involved in a car wreck that was not your fault, you deserve to be compensation for your losses. Our experienced and aggressive Houston car accident attorneys will see to it that you get a settlement to help recover your losses. Call us today for immediate assistance with your case. 1.877.307.9500