Do You Have to Wait for the Accident Report Before Hiring a Lawyer?
Hi, I’m Shane Smith from Shane Smith Law.
One question we hear a lot is:
👉 “Do I need to wait for the accident report before hiring an attorney?”
The Short Answer: No
You do not have to wait.
In fact:
👉 It’s usually better to get started right away
Why You Shouldn’t Wait
Even without the accident report, we can:
- Listen to your side of the story
- Evaluate whether you have a case
- Begin the investigation
- Start guiding you on next steps
The accident report is helpful, but:
👉 It is not required to begin working on your case
What We Do Right Away
As soon as we get involved, we will:
1. Order the Accident Report
- We track it down as soon as it’s available
- We review what the police say happened
2. Start the Investigation
- Gather details early
- Preserve important information
3. Help With Medical Care
- Talk through your injuries
- Help you find the right doctor
- Make sure you don’t delay treatment
Why Early Action Matters
Waiting can lead to:
- Missed details
- Gaps in treatment
- Mistakes early in the case
Getting started early helps:
👉 Protect your case from day one
The Bottom Line
You don’t need paperwork to get help.
👉 If you’re hurt, that’s enough to start the conversation
We can handle:
- Getting the accident report
- Dealing with the insurance company
- Guiding you through the process
You can request our free Victim’s Survival Guide to Car Accidents here:
👉 https://www.shanesmithlaw.com/car-accident-victim-survival-guide/
Or visit:
👉 https://www.shanesmithlaw.com/
In pain? Call Shane.
📞 980-999-9999
