Lozano & Lozano, LLC - St. Louis, Missouri Car Accident Attorney

Have you been in an auto accident? You may be entitled to compensation. Often times, people suffer soft tissue damage as a result of being rear ended. This type of injury can be difficult to diagnose and to also appreciate the long term impact it can have on your life.

Don't Talk to the Insurance Agent! If the other driver's insurance agent wants to talk to you, don't do it. They aren't on your side, regardless of what they may tell you. They are likely fishing for a way to get out of compensating you for your injuries and damage to your car.

Did you know that there are time restrictions to filing personal injury cases? There are many important issues that will affect your case. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.

What To Do if You Are In an Accident

1. Stay calm, do not leave the scene of an accident.
   
2. Call the police and or medical assistance if someone is injured.
   
3. If the police will not come to the scene, make a police report immediately with the local police department of the city where the accident occurred.
   
4. Seek medical attention if you suspect that you are injured. Often, very serious injuries are not immediately apparent.
   
5. Obtain the following information from the other driver(s) involved in the accident - name, address, phone number, drivers license number (including expiration date), license plate number, registration, and insurance information, including the specific insurance policy number.
   
6. Seek out all witnesses to the accident and get their names, addresses and phone numbers.
   
7. If the owner of the other vehicle involved in the accident is not the same as the driver, you should also obtain the owner's name, address, phone number and insurance information
   
8. If the driver and/or owner of the other car does not have insurance, you can still file a claim under your own uninsured motorist coverage of your policy (if you have it).
   
9. Do not give a statement to anyone but the police at the scene.
   
10. Contact our office to make certain your legal rights are preserved. We offer a free consultation and would be happy to discuss your options with you. This should be done promptly, as you have only a fixed period of time to make certain legal claims.