What to Do After a Car Accident in Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi's busy roads — South Padre Island Drive, US-181, Navigation Boulevard, and the Harbor Bridge corridor — see thousands of accidents every year. When you are involved in a crash, the decisions you make in the minutes, hours, and days that follow can significantly impact your ability to recover full compensation for your injuries.

At Anderson Alexander PLLC, our Super Lawyers rated Corpus Christi car accident attorneys have helped injury victims throughout the Coastal Bend recover the compensation they deserve. Here is exactly what you need to do after a car accident in Corpus Christi.

STEP 1 — CALL 911 IMMEDIATELY

Call 911 after any accident involving injury or significant property damage. A police report is essential documentation for your personal injury claim. Texas law requires you to report accidents resulting in injury, death, or property damage over $1,000. Never leave the scene before law enforcement arrives.

STEP 2 — SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION THE SAME DAY

See a doctor the same day even if you feel fine. Adrenaline masks pain. Traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, and internal injuries often do not produce obvious symptoms immediately. A gap between your accident and your first medical visit gives insurance companies powerful ammunition to argue your injuries were not caused by the crash. Protect yourself by getting evaluated immediately.

STEP 3 — DOCUMENT EVERYTHING AT THE SCENE

Photograph all vehicles involved from multiple angles showing the damage clearly. Photograph the overall scene including road conditions, traffic signals, skid marks, and debris. Photograph your injuries immediately and again over the following days. Get the name, phone number, driver license number, license plate, and insurance information of every driver involved. Collect contact information from any witnesses present.

The Corpus Christi area has traffic cameras on major corridors that your attorney may be able to subpoena. This is another reason to contact Anderson Alexander as soon as possible after your accident.

STEP 4 — DO NOT SPEAK WITH THE OTHER DRIVER'S INSURANCE COMPANY

Texas is an at-fault state. The other driver's insurance company is working to minimize your claim from the moment they learn about the accident. Do not give a recorded statement, accept any settlement offer, or sign any documents before consulting Anderson Alexander. You are required to notify your own insurance company of the accident, but you have the right to consult an attorney first.

STEP 5 — PRESERVE ALL EVIDENCE AS YOUR CASE DEVELOPS

Photograph your injuries every day for the first two weeks to document their progression. Keep a daily journal describing your pain levels, symptoms, and how your injuries affect your daily life and work. Save every medical bill, prescription receipt, and out-of-pocket expense related to your injuries. Document every day of work you miss and gather confirmation from your employer of your lost wages. Save all correspondence from insurance companies but do not respond without consulting Anderson Alexander.

STEP 6 — CONTACT ANDERSON ALEXANDER PLLC IMMEDIATELY

Texas gives you two years from the date of your accident to file a personal injury claim. But do not wait. Evidence disappears. Surveillance footage gets overwritten. Witnesses become harder to locate. And insurance companies begin building their defense immediately.

Austin Anderson and Clif Alexander are named to Super Lawyers — a distinction given to the top attorneys in Texas based on peer recognition and professional achievement. They have built a reputation for aggressive, results-oriented representation for Corpus Christi injury victims.

COMMON MISTAKES CORPUS CHRISTI CAR ACCIDENT VICTIMS MAKE

Posting about the accident on social media. Anything you post can be used by the insurance company to argue that you are not as injured as you claim. Stay off social media entirely until your case is resolved.

Accepting a quick settlement offer. Initial offers are almost always substantially below the true value of your claim. Never accept any offer without first consulting Anderson Alexander.

Stopping medical treatment prematurely. Gaps in medical treatment send a signal to insurance companies that your injuries are not as serious as you claim. Continue all recommended treatment until your doctors release you.

HOW ANDERSON ALEXANDER FIGHTS FOR CORPUS CHRISTI CAR ACCIDENT VICTIMS

Our personal injury team handles every aspect of your car accident claim. We investigate the accident, gather and preserve evidence, work with medical experts to document your injuries, negotiate aggressively with insurance companies, and take your case to trial when that is what it takes.

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