First Steps to Take

When someone is involved in an accident on a McKinney major road, particularly if it is a primary accident, they should get off of the major road as quickly as they possibly can. Everyone involved should immediately turn on hazard lights, to let other people know there are vehicles that are disabled on the side of the road. Individuals should then call the police. If on the Sam Rayburn or Dallas North toll road, the NTAA has their own assistance trucks that can be called for help as well. If the person’s car is not able to be moved, they should get it to the farthest side of the road. By getting into the safest place possible, the individual can get help first responders get to the scene of the accident.

Banner media
media

Basic First Aid & Evidence

Another thing a person needs to do is to render first aid or to do what they can to make sure that other drivers and other people that are involved in the wreck are not hurt catastrophically. Basic first aid helps. Sometimes basic first aid is necessary to prevent worse consequences or bad long-term consequences. After that, if someone is physically able to, the person should take pictures to preserve evidence. Pictures, statements, witnesses’ names and witness information could prove to be helpful. After that, call a lawyer immediately to make sure that nothing occurs that is going to harm the claim. An attorney can assist with proving negligence. Often, the insurance companies are involved very quickly, particularly if the wreck is with an 18 wheeler or another commercial vehicle. The insurance company may try to take statements immediately before people have the benefit of having a lawyer present.

Providing an Official Statement

People need to understand that they do not have to give a statement to any insurance carrier and they should not give any kind of a statement without the benefit of having a lawyer. An attorney can make sure that the questions that are being asked are fair and also make sure that the responses convey what actually happened. Sometimes someone may say one thing meaning something else and not realize it. In many situations, a statement does not have to be given at all and should not be given at all. Consult with a lawyer in the initial steps following a McKinney major road accident before giving an official statement.

Talking with an Insurance Company

To prevent the insurance industry from abusing a person in the event that a wreck happens, it is critical to have a lawyer present. Often in these wrecks, people have medical needs that come about in the days and weeks that follow and a lawyer can help coordinate the medical treatment to make sure that the person gets the treatment that they need. Dealing with insurance companies before speaking with an attorney is not a recommended action to take as one of the first steps following a McKinney major road accident.

man on phone next to wreck

Importance of Speed of Traffic

The speed of traffic may have an extreme impact on the steps following a McKinney major road accident a person must take. The faster the traffic, the bigger the road, the greater the number of lanes, then the more likely that traffic is to be driving at high speeds. There is also a greater need to get completely off of the road and get into an area that is safe. The faster the traffic is moving, then the less reaction time people have. This increases the likelihood that they are not going to be able to prevent a more catastrophic accident.

McKinney Case Types

Get The Help You Need Contact McCraw Law Group

If you are in need of a personal injury attorney in North Texas, please contact the team at McCraw Law Group today. We are ready to help you in a broad range of serious accident and injury legal issues, and offer multiple ways to reach us.

Get a Free Virtual Consultation
Contact us media
Contact us media
Logo media

If you are in need of a personal injury attorney in North Texas, please contact the team at McCraw Law Group today. We are ready to help you in a broad range of serious accident and injury legal issues, and offer multiple ways to reach us.

Accessibility: If you are vision-impaired or have some other impairment covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act or a similar law, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations related to using this website, please contact our Accessibility Manager at (972) 945-1173.