Here are a few things you need to do immediately if you have been injured:

  1. Seek necessary medical treatment;
  2. Do not give a statement to an insurance company until you have spoken with an attorney;
  3. Have photos of the accident scene and/or damaged property taken as soon as possible;
  4. Have handy a list of insurance polices, telephone numbers and addresses that may become involved in your case, such as, auto insurance, health insurance and/or homeowners insurance;
  5. Obtain a police, fire and rescue report;
  6. Obtain name, address and telephone number of any eyewitnesses; and
  7. Make a list of the names of all healthcare providers and their addresses and telephone numbers.

There are just a few of things you should immediately do after an accident.  Edenhofer Law Offices, S.C. is available to help you in these matter.  Just contact us.


For twenty-seven years Carl R. Edenhofer, Jr. has been helping clients and their families physically, economically and emotionally recover from their personal injury claims.  Edenhofer Law Offices, S.C. has handled over 2,000 personal injury cases for its clients. Some of the cases we have handled include:

  • automobile accidents
  • airplane accidents
  • all terrain vehicle accidents
  • back injuries
  • bicycle accidents
  • exploding automobile/truck fuel tank
  • tractor roll over
  • dog bites
  • drunk driving accidents
  • fractures
  • pedestrian accidents
  • slip and fall
  • pharmaceutical products
  • product liability
  • inadequate security in malls, hotels and businesses
  • spinal cord injuries
  • motorcycle accidents
  • trucking accidents
  • wrongful death
  • insurance settlements
  • uninsured motorist
  • underinsured motorist


The information obtained from this site is not intended to be legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice specifically regarding your legal matter.