What to do when you have an accident

Many people are not aware of what to do when they have an accident. Fortunately, many of you will never have to do deal with this situation; however, if you do, then you should know what to do. When a person causes an accident or when the person is not responsible for the accident, the actions taken at the scene should be the same.

First, check to see if any one is injured. If a person is injured, call an ambulance. This is important because a life could be at risk, and the prompt actions of person could be the difference between life and death. Next, make sure there is no more potential for further accidents. If the scene is unsafe, call the police and wait for their instructions. If the scene is safe, then exchange insurance information.

Next, gather names and phone numbers of witnesses. Many people forget this step and that is the difference on the determination of liability. If possible, take pictures of the accident. This could help you later on in the case.

Finally, call your insurance company and take directions from them.

NEVER admit to any liability at the scene. This is when many people go wrong. It is not the job of the people involved in the accident to determine liability, that is the job for the insurance adjuster.

If you, or some one you love has been injured in an accident, give us a call (210) 979-9777. You can visit our websites at: The Baez Law Firm, P.C. or San Antonio Lawyers.

We help auto accident victims obtain justice

We have been serving the community in San Antonio for victims of auto accidents when the negligence of the driver causes either death, fractures or fatal injuries. We are happy to report that The Baez Law Firm has obtained numerous policy limits and beyond settlements for our clients.

Insurance companies usually attempt to minimize their insureds potential for liability by quickly settling the case for pennies on the dollar. They do this to keep more money for their shareholders.

When you, or your family members have been a victim of auto accident in San Antonio or Bexar County, give us a call. We will fight for your legal rights and we will get the justice that you deserve.

Our San Antonio Lawyer will manage your case to a successful outcome for you. When the insurance company does not want to offer a reasonable amount of money, our lawyers will fill law suits on behalf of our clients. This is one of the reasons why we say, The Baez Law Firm is here for you because we care about your legal needs.

Accidents after rain

In Texas, specifically in the San Antonio area, the roads seem to be filled with more accidents after it rains. This phenomena has been a tragic reality for many families that have lost love ones due to some one's negligence. For some reason, drunk drivers and many more dareful drivers are more prone to drive during the rain posing greater risks to the public.

As it is, when you are driving a vehicle, all of your senses need to be alert and ready to react to any situation. When weather conditions change, especially during the rain, these senses need to be even more alert and ready to react. On top of that, for some reason Texas drivers are not the most careful ones in the nation. This means that, rain plus something else could be a fatality for you or the one you love.

The fact that we have too many "aggressive" drivers results in even greater chances for an accident to occur during difficult weather conditions. This has caused the “rubber necker’s” phenomena to increase resulting in even more accidents to occur in Texas in the last decade. We understand that many people cannot afford to stay inside when it rains, but we recommend that if you can, you do. On the other hand, if you, or a love one is facing this difficult position, contact us. We can help.

The Baez Law Firm, P.C. has been helping the families of those affected by tragedy. We have collected monetary awards for the less fortunate, as a consequence of the irresponsible behavior or some Texans. We cannot return the love ones to you, nor make the pain go away for the families, but we can, and we will get you the compensation that you and your family deserve.

Vehicle accident, come and see us

There are important things that need to be done when it comes to handling your personal injury case. The Báez Law Firm, P.C. has handle thousands of cases and we know what it takes to succeed.

If you had an accident, please, follow the list bellow:

1) Do not admit anything, even if you think that you are at fault. Being in an automobile accident causes a great deal of immediate emotion like stress, excitement and anger, you never know what you will say.

2) Please, take some time to cool off and think about what happened to cause the accident before you make any statements to others regarding what caused the accident or who was at fault.

3) Always take the other driver's name, address, phone number, driver's license number, license plate number, name of the registered owner of the car, state of license, and insurance information.

4) Immediately, inform your Insurance company - Make a thorough accident report to your insurance company without delay.

5) If you are injured, go to the emergency room or have a physician examine you ASAP. This step is critical for your personal injury claim.

6) If possible, take photographs of the damages and injuries. Remember that the insurance company will take their own pictures.

7) Contact The Báez Law Firm, P.C.- You should be cautious of any person or insurance company who offers to adjust your injury claim or tries to hurry you into a settlement. If you are involved in an accident and have a viable claim, you should not try to handle it alone. Be sure to consult with an attorney to ensure that your interests and rights are protected.

We are here to help during this difficult time in your life. We care about your legal needs.