Gibbons Law Firm: Involved in a Car Accident? Stay Calm & Get the Personal Injury Lawyer You Deserve.

Summers are HUGE at the Lake of the Ozarks and we don't just mean on the water, roadways as well. Summer officially starts June 20th, which is right around the corner! A car accident can happen at ANY time and it only takes a few seconds and one mistake for an accident to occur. What are you supposed to do right after an accident takes place? Your head is likely spinning and it can be difficult to think logically in times like this. Keep reading this week's blog for a few actions to take if you are ever involved in a car accident at the Lake of the Ozarks. Keep in mind that if you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident, you should contact a personal injury attorney at the Lake of the Ozarks as soon as possible. Gibbons Law Firm can help you make sure you are getting the compensation you need to cover your injuries and more. Call our Lake Ozark law office today at (573) 348-2211 for your free consultation.

CALL 911.
If you or someone else is injured and needs medical attention, call 911 right away. An ambulance can help treat an injured party and ensure they receive the proper attention required for their injury. It's also important to notify the police of an accident. They will want to conduct an accident report and will need to be on the scene to evaluate.

ASK FOR A POLICE REPORT.
After the accident, request the incident report from the responding authorities. These reports are filed by the police and may take a few days to be completed. Try to get this information as soon as possible to assist with your insurance claim.

MAKE SURE EVERYONE IS OK.
Right after an accident happens, make sure all parties are ok. If able to, move vehicles off the road to help avoid a traffic jam. Once you've made sure all parties are safe and out of harm's way, you can start to gather information.

WRITE ALL DETAILS ABOUT THE ACCIDENT DOWN.
As soon as you are able, document the entire accident. Write down what happened from your perspective. Also note any outside conditions that may have impacted the situation - weather, other traffic, etc.

CALL YOUR INSURANCE COMPANY.
As soon as possible, contact your insurance company and notify them of the incident. This can help get the process started with your claim. Provide as much information as possible to your insurer and follow their directions as to what your next steps will be.

CALL A TOW TRUCK IF NEEDED.
If you are unable to drive your vehicle away from the scene, contact a tow company right away. If your vehicle is on the side of the road or even some parking lots for any length of time, you may get a fine. Getting your vehicle out of the way is important, especially if it is obstructing traffic.

Call the Missouri Personal Injury Attorneys at Gibbons Law Firm Today For Your Free Consultation.

We understand how scary it can be to be involved in a car accident. You likely didn't see it coming and the financial impact can be life-changing. Don't ever feel alone in these sorts of situations because our personal injury lawyers at the Lake of the Ozarks can help you get the compensation you need to cover your injuries and more. Call us today to get any questions you may have answered.

Remember, your initial consultation with Gibbons Law Firm is always free.