What to do when you’ve been in a wreck

Unfortunately, accidents happen, and if you're involved in one, you may not know what to do afterwards. The lawyers at Greene and Phillips say the first thing you should do is call the police. If you are injured, let them know that you need medical help. Then, call an attorney who deals with auto accident victims.

If you are the victim, be sure to take plenty of pictures with your cell phone if you don't have a camera handy. You should also gather the names and phone numbers of all witnesses. While you are waiting for police. A photo is worth a thousand words.

It is not the police’s responsibility to investigate your case. The police play an important roll as they officially document accident actually occurred.

If you are in pain at the scene, go to the emergency room immidiately. The longer you wait to seek medical attention, the harder it is to point to the accident as the source of injuries. Many times people are hurt in the accident, and say "I’m going to suck it up". Sometimes the pain ends up getting worse. You need to protect your
rights. You don’t want a gap in treatment.

It isimportant to hire an attorney who has experience with auto accident cases. There are a lot of things that
need to be done by a lawyer as soon as possible to protect your legal rights.

If you witness an auto accident, take pictures of the scene with your cell phone camera, and offer to talk to the police. It will be helpful to police and the victim if you give your name and phone number to them to include in the report.

The lawyers at Greene and Phillips handle auto accident cases. Their office is located at 50 North Florida Street in Mobile. You can call them at 888-510-1020 or at 251-478-1115. You can also visit them online at http://www.greenephillips.com/#top .