In A Car Accident, Your Immigration Status is Irrelevant
February 21st, 2012 tmccoy
by: Descire Mori, Paralegal
http://lvs-yourlawyer.s3.amazonaws.com/11-yourlawyer-ir-what-to-do-after-accident-as-illegal-immigrant.mp4In the case of an auto accident, your immigration status is irrelevant. You have the right to medical treatment. You have the right to an attorney. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise.
If you are involved in an auto accident, notify the police at once by calling 9-1-1. Always use your real name and identification, and give the police officers an accurate account of how the accident happened.
You should also go to the hospital, even if you feel fine. Many injuries do not show up right away. In case something shows up later, you want to document that you sought medical care as soon as possible after the accident.
To learn more about the actions illegal immigrants should take when they are involved in a car accident, I encourage you to watch the video above and to explore our educational website at http://yourlawyer.com. If you have legal questions, please pick up the phone and give me a call. I can answer your legal questions since this is what I do every day. You can reach me at (800) 800-9797. I welcome your call.
