The Five Things Our Dallas Car Wreck Attorneys Wish You Wouldn't Do

1. Sign anything. While, at first glance, the offer given to you by the insurance company may seem fair, it rarely is. The company is looking out for their best interests, and therefore, wants you to accept an offer before you speak with an attorney. Don't leave yourself without the money you need to pay your bills or repair your car. Do NOT sign on the dotted line without the advice of an experienced Dallas car accident lawyer.
2. Lie about the details of your accident. The worst thing you can do after a car crash is lie. Lying to the police or to the insurance agent will seriously diminish your ability to get the compensation you need. Be careful and brief in your statements, but do NOT lie. 
3. Exaggerate your pain or injuries. The worst way to ensure that you get enough compensation for injuries you sustained during an accident is to exaggerate. Making up injuries or pretending they cause you more pain than they do will only get you in trouble, and it may ruin your chances at getting any compensation at all.
4. Throw away receipts. Both medical bills and car repair receipts should be saved. Having this information on hand will make it much easier to give you the legal help you need and the compensation you deserve. Do NOT rely on getting copies of your receipts; keep the originals.
5. Wait to contact an attorney. There are statutes of limitations that apply to auto accident cases in Texas. Therefore, the longer you wait, the more pressure insurance agents will be putting on you to sign an offer. By contacting an attorney as soon as possible, you have a better chance of getting the compensation you need.

At Guajardo & Marks we are concerned about the number of mistakes we see accident victims making. Do NOT wreck your Dallas car accident case. Contact an experienced, aggressive personal injury attorney today at 1.877.290.1382.