Vero Beach Car Wrecks

Car Wreck Lawyer in Vero Beach

If you have been involved in a car wreck and suffered serious injuries you need the experienced and professional legal help available at Douglas W. Tuttle, P.A. in Vero Beach. We have a healthy mix of sensitivity and aggressiveness to litigate your car wreck claim and obtain a substantial damage award to cover your medical expenses.

What You Should Do if You are Seriously Injured

Car wrecks are frightening and often you are so shaken by them you do not know what to do first. Here is a list of steps you should take if you are involved in a car wreck and sustained serious injuries.

• Check on the passengers in your car and the driver and passengers in the other car if you are able.
• If someone has sustained a serious injury call 911 immediately.
• Do not move any victims unless they are in real danger such as lying in the middle of the road or in harmful car fluids. If you must move them do so very gingerly while supporting their head, neck and back.
• Call law enforcement.
• Take pictures of the accident site and your injuries if possible. Most cell phones have picture taking capabilities.
• Swap contact information with the other driver. Write down their license plate number, insurance carrier name and phone number, their name, address and phone number and driver’s license number.
• Refrain from apologizing or admitting guilt for any aspect of the accident.
• Chat with potential witnesses and see if they have an accurate account of what happened. If so, get their name, address and phone number.
• Notify your insurance carrier of the accident and your injuries.
• Do not leave the scene of the accident unless told to do so by a law enforcement officer.

As scary as it is to be involved in an accident it is important for your safety and your passengers’ safety to remain calm. There are many crucial steps that need to be taken immediately following an accident that will not only be advantageous to the health and welfare of anyone involved, but also to the integrity of your lawsuit.

The Vero Beach car wreck attorneys at Douglas W. Tuttle, P.A. will fight for you if you have been involved in a car wreck and have suffered serious personal injuries. Call us today at (800) 989-1267 or fill out our quick contact web form to set up your initial consultation. We look forward to discussing the details of your case and working together to obtain the substantial compensation you deserve.