Posted on October 21, 2022
Car Accidents
Car accidents happen every day.
In fact, in 2021, 19,448 people were seriously injured in a car accident in Texas.
You might be entitled to justice and compensation if you were injured in a car accident.
At the Law Office of Aaron Herbert, we specialize in personal injury law and can help you start a legal claim.
Further, attorney Aaron A. Herbert is part of the 2% of Texas attorneys board certified in personal injury trial law.Â
We’ll discuss what to do if you have been in an accident and how to find your accident report in San Antonio.Â
What to Do If You Are in an AccidentÂ
Step 1: Call the AuthoritiesÂ
It is always best to have the police document an accident.
In fact, you are usually required to report an accident, especially if someone was injured, there was damage to the surrounding property or one of the vehicles, you suspect the other driver to have been intoxicated, or if the accident was a hit-and-run.
The officer will fill out a San Antonio crash report, which you can obtain a copy of later.
However, if you have serious injuries that require medical attention, you should focus on getting medical help first.Â
Step 2: Document the AccidentÂ
You should try and document the accident as thoroughly as possible.
For example, take photos of the scene, any injuries you sustained, and any damage to the surrounding property or the vehicles involved.
Further, you should obtain the other driver’s insurance information for your records.Â
Step 3: Seek Medical TreatmentÂ
After the police have arrived at the scene of the accident, you should seek medical attention for any injuries.
You will want to do this as soon as possible to protect any legal claim you might have down the line.
Otherwise, the defense may argue that your injuries resulted from an event that occurred after the accident.Â
Step 4: Contact your InsuranceÂ
You should provide your insurance with the details of the accident as soon as you can.
In addition, if you obtained the other driver’s insurance information, you should provide that to your insurance as well.Â
How to Obtain a San Antonio Accident ReportÂ
You can obtain a copy of your San Antonio accident report from the San Antonio Police Department Records.
Accident Reports in San Antonio can be requested by mail, in person, or online. There will be a relatively small fee to pull the report based on the length of the document requested.
An attorney can assist you in pulling your accident report in San Antonio, Texas.Â
The Law Office of Aaron Herbert Can HelpÂ
At the Law Office of Aaron Herbert, we understand that car accidents can be traumatic and that filing a legal claim afterward can be intimidating.
Attorney Aaron A. Herbert is a tenacious fighter and will take the time to understand the unique nature of each of his cases.
If you have been injured in a car accident in San Antonio, Texas, you can reach out to us online or call us for a free consultation at 210-435-7968.
