{"id":1107,"date":"2015-09-10T15:05:00","date_gmt":"2015-09-10T15:05:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/2015\/09\/10\/what-to-do-after-a-car-wreck-tips-for-the-short\/"},"modified":"2024-05-08T00:05:57","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T04:05:57","slug":"what-to-do-after-a-car-wreck-tips-for-the-short","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-after-a-car-wreck-tips-for-the-short\/","title":{"rendered":"After a Car Wreck"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><p>Car accidents can be frustrating experiences. Not only are you left to  deal with the initial shock of the unexpected, but you may also be dealing  with a painful injury and significant property damage. A car accident  can derail your plans for days or months, and unfortunately for some with  very serious injuries, for an even longer time thereafter.<\/p>\n<p>Then there is the legal aspect of your accident: who will pay for the costs  of your medical care? Who will pay to repair your car? What about the  wages you have lost from not being able to work?<\/p>\n<p>There is a lot to worry about, and you might not know where to begin. That  is why the South Carolina car accident lawyers at George Sink Injury Lawyers Injury  Lawyers are on your side. When you work with us, we do everything it takes  to help you get through this overwhelming time in your life as quickly  as possible. It is our goal to bring you the maximum amount of compensation  that you are entitled to under the circumstances.<\/p>\n<p> Because we want you to be prepared, we&rsquo;ve put together information  you need to know in case you are ever involved in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/car-accident\/\n\">car wreck<\/a>. Not only is it important for you to know what to do immediately after  an accident, but it is also beneficial to know what to expect days and  even weeks afterward. <\/p>\n<h3>Keep the following tips in mind immediately after an accident:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li> Check to see if you or any of your passengers have been injured, then <strong>call for medical help<\/strong> if needed. <\/li>\n<li> While it may be tempting to panic in the chaotic aftermath of an accident,  it is important to <strong>remain calm<\/strong>. When speaking to the other driver, be polite, but <strong>do not say anything that could be taken as an admission of guilt<\/strong>. <\/li>\n<li> Even if the accident does not seem serious, it is important to <strong>contact the police<\/strong>. When they arrive, they can put together a police report with evidence  of your accident. This can be useful for establishing the basis of your  claim later on. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Collect as much evidence as you can<\/strong>. Take photos or videos of your injuries and\/or damage to your vehicle,  and gather the other driver&rsquo;s insurance, license, and contact information.  Also, if there were any eyewitnesses, take down their names and contact  information. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Days and weeks after your accident, it is important to remember:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Seek medical attention <\/strong>as soon as possible. Symptoms of injuries can take time to manifest themselves,  so see a doctor the moment you suspect you might be hurt. Whiplash is  common in even the minor collisions, and failing to get it checked out  by a doctor could result in pain and other complications later on. <\/li>\n<li> Report your accident to your insurance company as soon as you can, but <strong>avoid talking to an adjuster from the other driver&rsquo;s company<\/strong> until you have consulted with an attorney from George Sink Injury Lawyers. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Call a lawyer from our firm as soon as possible<\/strong>, as South Carolina does have a time limit on personal injury claims. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> Car accidents can be devastating, but our lawyers can help you get the  compensation you need to put your life back together. To learn more about  how we can help you, please contact George Sink Injury Lawyers today for your <strong>FREE consultation<\/strong>. We serve accident victims throughout Charleston, Columbia, and South  Carolina from multiple <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sinklaw.com\/service-area\/\n\">office locations<\/a>! <\/p>\n<p><em>*Information on this website is not legal advice. Reviewing the information  on this website does not create an attorney-client relationship with the law firm.<\/em><\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>South Carolina personal injury attorneys at George Sink Injury Lawyers share tips for what to do immediately after and long after a car wreck. 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