Do's and Don'ts After an Auto Accident:

THE DO's

DO seek proper medical attention before doing anything else.
DO summon the police.
DO cooperate with all law enforcement and emergency personnel who respond to the scene.
DO get the license plate numbers of all other vehicles involved in car accidents and the drivers' names, addresses, telephone numbers, and insurance information.
DO write down the names, addresses, and phone numbers of all potential witnesses to any accident or injury.
DO contact your automobile insurance.
DO take photographs of all of the following, as applicable, as soon as possible after the accident:
- scene of the accident, from all angles.
- The surrounding area.
- Your injuries.
- Any property damage.
DO contact an experienced accident and injury attorney.

THE DON'Ts

DON'T move your vehicle after an automobile accident, unless necessary for safety or required by law.
DON'T leave the scene of an accident until the police tell you it is okay to do so.
DON'T throw away any potential evidence in the case, such as defective products, important documents, or torn or blood-stained clothing.
DON'T engage in discussions of fault with anyone, and make sure you don't apologize for anything --doing so can be considered evidence that you may have been legally at fault.
DON'T agree to settlement terms without discussing the matter with your attorney

Defective Product

If you or somebody you know has been killed or seriously injured by a defective product, you may have a legal claim for money damages. Product liability generally refers to a case involving the liability of manufacturers, designers, and/or sellers of products which cause injuries or death resulting from their use. Here, at The Law Office of Cesar Escamilla, P.C., we will fully investigate and vigiously prosecute defective product cases in the following areas:

Automotive defects - defective air bags and air bag sensors, car fires, defective seat belts, defective car seat heaters, defective car doors, insufficient rooftop strength, defective gas tanks, defective brake systems and brake pads, defective windows and windshields, and SUV rollovers.

Defective tires - Poor materials or defective and unsafe manufacturing processes that result in tire recalls and tire blowouts.

Unsafe baby equipment - These include child car seats, child swings, baby cribs, high chairs, playpens, baby walkers, and children’s toys..

As well as Dangerous and Defective Prescription Drugs, Mechanical Equipment, Tools, and Safety Equipment.

Victims injured by faulty and defective products have the right to seek compensation, including compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, loss of physical capacity, pain and suffering, and mental anguish. If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of a defective product, contact The Law Office of Cesar Escamilla, P.C. by calling (830) 774-0000 or emailing us using our online form.

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Law Office of Cesar Escamilla
212 E. Garfield
Del Rio, Tx 78840

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