The lawyers of Ralph Brown and Associates are constantly assisting seriously injured Tennesseans who have been involved in car accidents. One of the most common questions we here right after an accident is, "I've been in a car accident...what do I do?"  Well, here are a few tips to assist you if you have been injured in a car crash:

1. Stay calm and assess your condition and the condition of others in your vehicle.
2. Determine if immediate medical attention is needed.
3. Contact the authorities, i.e. call 911. Remember that they will need to know the location of the accident and if emergency medical personnel should be dispatched as well as the Police.
4. Think before you speak. Try to recall the events involved in the accident clearly in your mind prior to discussing them with anyone at the scene. Remember that what you say can be used against you. Do not be apologetic and do not accept the other party's statement of what happened, tell it as you saw it.
5. Seek medical attention if you need it following the accident. If pain develops do not delay in seeking treatment. Remember, if you don't seek treatment, everyone will assume that you are not hurt. Make sure you tell your doctor how you were injured in the crash. Be specific about all of the symptoms and injuries you experienced in the accident.
6. Medical Bills: have any medical bills submitted to your health insurance company; never assume that the other driver's insurance will voluntarily pay the bills...even when they say they will. Be sure to notify your insurance company of the accident as soon as possible.
7. Seek legal advice as soon as possible, there are a lot of variables that go into fault in a car wreck and the best advice is to have an attorney guiding you through the process as soon as possible.

The information provided in this post is not intended as legal advice but rather as information for Tennesseans to become better informed regarding personal injury claims in Tennessee. As there are many variables involved in automobile accidents, readers of this post are strongly encourage to seek the advice of a licensed Tennessee attorney before relying on any of the information contained in this post or this Blog.