Get medical care first, even if you think your injuries are minor. Some serious injuries, including traumatic brain injuries and internal injuries, don’t show symptoms right away. A prompt medical record also documents the connection between the accident and your injuries, which becomes important if you later file a personal injury claim in Texas.

If you’re able to, photograph the scene, your injuries, and any vehicles or equipment involved. Get the names and phone numbers of witnesses, and keep every document you receive, including police reports, medical records, and letters from insurance companies.

Be careful about what you say after the accident. Don’t give a recorded statement to the other side’s insurance company, don’t sign anything they send you, and avoid posting about the accident on social media. Insurers routinely use these statements and posts to reduce or deny claims.

In 18-wheeler crashes, refinery and industrial accidents, and railroad accidents, the companies involved often send investigators within hours, and critical evidence like video, data recorders, and maintenance records can be lost or overwritten. The sooner a Houston personal injury lawyer can send preservation demands, the more evidence stays available for your case.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in Houston or anywhere in Texas, contact Cammack Law Firm to schedule a free, confidential consultation.