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How Do I Protect My Rights After A Car Accident?

Accidents involving motor vehicle collisions frequently lead to life-altering injuries for those involved. These lasting effects can have significant consequences on your health as well as your ability to provide for yourself and your family. It is essential to seek the advice of an experienced personal injury attorney to protect your right to a fair settlement.

At Doane Law Office, LLC, we have extensive experience working directly with insurance companies. Attorney Doane knows the tactics they will use to diminish the extent of your injuries and minimize your compensation. We help clients in Louisville, Kentucky, and southern Indiana secure optimal outcomes.

Immediate Steps You Should Take After A Car Wreck

The period immediately following a car accident is a crucial time. Your top priority is to first address any critical or life-threatening injuries to you, your passengers or the other driver. Additionally, it is essential that you conduct the following actions:

  • Contact emergency services to initiate a police report of the accident
  • Write down the date, time, location, road conditions or other pertinent details
  • Take photos of the vehicles involved in the accident, weather conditions, etc.
  • Contact your insurance company to provide initial information
  • Visit your doctor for a full medical evaluation

Mistakes To Avoid After An Auto Accident

In order to protect yourself and your right to future compensation for your injuries, avoid the following:

  • Do not discuss who you believe was at fault for the accident
  • Understand that everything you say will be part of the official final police report
  • Never accept the initial settlement your insurance company offers because it may be well below what you are entitled

Regardless of the circumstances surrounding the accident, it is essential that you immediately seek legal representation from a knowledgeable, licensed attorney. Securing the services of a lawyer is also critical if you discover that the other driver lacks insurance. Attorney Doane is a skilled negotiator who understands the nuances of the insurance industry. He will always fight for your optimal outcome and build a strong case to achieve results.

Do Not Take Chances With Your Future — Call A Car Crash Lawyer Today

Do not waste your valuable recovery time attempting to wade through the complexities of personal injury law. Laws are different in Indiana and Kentucky. Mr. Doane is licensed to practice law in Indiana as well as Kentucky and his firm is focused solely on helping those injured in a car accident with no fault of their own. With over 20 years experience as a personal injury attorney, he has tried many cases.  Unlike other personal injury law firms, we do not refer cases if we need to file a lawsuit.  We rely on the merits and handle the case to conclusion.

We offer free injury consultations and we do not charge a fee unless we win or settle your case. Our firm will take the time to assess your case and answer your questions. Contact us today and put your mind at ease. Reach our Jeffersonville office at 812-590-2213 or 502-595-7045 in Louisville or feel free to contact us through email.

Driving Directions To Our Office

From I-65 North across the Lincoln Bridge to Exit 0, go left at foot of exit ramp, through the stop light and drive directly into Water Tower Square.

Follow I-65 South toward Louisville. Take Exit 1 to merge onto US-31 S toward Stansifer Ave./10th St. Continue on US-31 S. Use the middle lane to take the ramp to 10th St./Court Ave. Turn right on Court Ave. into Water Tower Square.

From US 31 North across the Second Street Bridge to Court Avenue. At the bottom of the ramp turn left into Water Tower Square.

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