Taking the Right Steps to Protect Your Health and Your Legal Rights
The roadways in Texas are jammed with delivery vehicles from Thanksgiving through the end of the year, leading to a dramatic increase in delivery vehicle accidents in Texas during the holidays. What are the most important steps to take when you’ve been hurt in a crash with an Amazon, UPS or other delivery truck? How can you best protect your health and your legal rights?
Why the Accident Rate Goes Up in November and December
Statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) have long shown that motor vehicle accidents of all types increase during the year-end holidays. Even though many consumers do virtually all of their shopping online, there are still many out looking for the right present or the best bargain. The numbers of drivers on the road tends to go up dramatically and there’s a higher rate of impairment among those on the road.
What Should You Do If You’ve Been Hurt in a Delivery Vehicle Accident in Texas during the Holidays?
Your first priority after any type of accident should be your health. Take an immediate inventory of any injuries you’ve suffered. If you’ve had trauma to your head, neck or back, it’s best top stay right where you are (provided you can do so safely) until emergency personnel arrive. Defer to their judgment and be willing to travel to the hospital by ambulance, if necessary.
Even if your injuries seem minor, seek medical attention as soon as you can, whether at an ER, an urgent care facility or with your primary care physician.
If possible, while you are still at the scene of the accident, gather contact information from parties and witnesses, and take pictures of the scene, of your injuries, and of any damage to vehicles. This will help your attorney immensely.
As soon as possible, hire an experienced personal injury lawyer, so that your rights will be fully protected.
Let Us Help You after a Delivery Vehicle Accident in Texas
At the Law Office of Michael R. De La Paz, we have more than 26 years of experience protecting the rights of personal injury victims in Harlingen, McAllen, Brownsville and Houston, across Texas and nationwide, including people who have suffered needless injury in a collision involving a delivery vehicle. We will use our considerable experience, skill, knowledge and resources to help you get the outcome you want. Free call, text or chat, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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