• Restaurants + Bars
  • Entertainment
  • Arts
  • Society
  • City Life
  • Fashion + Beauty
  • Real Estate
  • Home + Design
  • Innovation
  • Travel
  • Sports
  • THE TOP 100
  • City Guide
  • Events
  • Charity Guide
  • Subscribe
  • Cities
  • Austin
  • Dallas
  • Houston
  • San Antonio
  • Fort Worth
Cities
  • Austin
  • Dallas
  • Houston
  • San Antonio
  • Fort Worth
culturemap logo
  • Restaurants + Bars

    THE LATEST

    Eric Sandler: Houston hip-hop legend Bun B hosts 2 exciting new pop-ups for his smash Trill Burgers
    a taste of trill
    Houston hip-hop icon Bun B hosts 2 exciting new Trill Burger pop-ups
    By Eric Sandler
    Eric Sandler: 2 Houston's vets debut new Italian eatery boasting housemade pastas and more near Galleria
    ciao, il bracco
    2 Houston's restaurant veterans debut new Italian eatery near Galleria
    By Eric Sandler
    Eric Sandler: Community-minded California restaurant stands up in The Woodlands with burgers, craft beer, and more
    take a stand
    LA-based restaurant makes a stand in bustling Woodlands development
    By Eric Sandler

    SPONSORED BY

  • Entertainment

    THE LATEST

    Steven Devadanam: Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo releases limited number of 2023 season tickets for sale
    get those season tix, y'all
    Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo releases limited 2023 season tickets
    By Steven Devadanam
    Johnston Farrow: Garth Brooks electrifies sellout NRG crowd with 2 hours of hits, double encore, and surprise Trisha Yearwood appearance
    Garth rules nrg
    Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood electrify sellout NRG Stadium crowd
    By Johnston Farrow
    Steven Devadanam: Garth Brooks reveals his abs, favorite BBQ, hilarious fitness tips, and more ahead of his NRG Stadium show
    garth gets real
    Garth Brooks reveals his abs, fave BBQ, and more ahead of NRG concert
    By Steven Devadanam

    SPONSORED BY

  • Arts

    THE LATEST

    Tarra Gaines: Houston's best fall theater showcases Broadway senstations, cutting-edge works, and world premiers
    best fall theater
    Houston's best fall theater showcases world-class productions and more
    By Tarra Gaines
    Holly Beretto: Powerhouse new CEO sets the stage for Hobby Center for the Performing Arts' next big act
    on the mark
    Powerhouse new CEO sets the stage for Hobby Center's next big act
    By Holly Beretto
    Holly Beretto: Outspoken Houston performer lands prestigious national poetry award
    The Write Stuff
    Outspoken Houston performer lands prestigious national poetry award
    By Holly Beretto

    SPONSORED BY

  • Society

    THE LATEST

    Steven Devadanam: Houston's society queen hits the dance floor in red-hot Montrose nightclub's VIP bash
    sobe's back
    Houston's society queen dances away at Montrose club's VIP party
    By Steven Devadanam
    Steven Devadanam: Tilman Fertitta parties with Bruno Mars, The Chainsmokers, and more at his LA steakhouse opening
    tilman on melrose
    Fertitta parties with Bruno Mars and more at his LA steakhouse opening
    By Steven Devadanam
    Steven Devadanam: Haute Houston TV stars and magnificent moms rock the runway in fab fashion event
    moms rule
    Haute Houston TV stars + magnificent moms rock the runway in glam show
    By Steven Devadanam

    SPONSORED BY

  • City Guide

    THE LATEST

    : Stages
    Entertainment
    Stages
    : PH Design Shop
    Shops
    PH Design Shop
    : Westin Oaks Houston
    Hotels
    Westin Oaks Houston

    SPONSORED BY

  • Events

    THE LATEST

    : ICOSA Collective presents Jaqueline Overby: "Window Dressing XXI" opening reception
    8.10.22 | 12:00 am
    ICOSA Collective presents Jaqueline Overby: "Window Dressing XXI" opening reception
    : Color Factory
    8.9.22 | 9:00 am
    Color Factory
    : Three Days Grace in concert
    8.9.22 | 7:00 pm
    Three Days Grace in concert

    SPONSORED BY

  • SportsMap
  • Subscribe
  • City Life

    THE LATEST

    : Critically endangered sea turtle lays eggs in Galveston Island State Park
    safe harbor
    Critically endangered sea turtle lays eggs in Galveston state park
    By ABC13 Staff
    Hannah J. Frías: H-E-B Pharmacy fills No. 1 spot in U.S. customer satisfaction ranking 2 years in a row
    Here Everything is (Still) Better
    H-E-B Pharmacy fills No. 1 spot in U.S. customer satisfaction ranking
    By Hannah J. Frías
    Eric Sandler: 3 cherished Montrose family restaurants' closure leads week's top stories
    This Week's Hot Headlines
    3 cherished Montrose family restaurants closure' leads our top stories
    By Eric Sandler

    SPONSORED BY

  • Fashion + Beauty

    THE LATEST

    : 5 Houston hot-pink essentials to rock this summer's viral Barbiecore trend
    I'm a Barbie girl, in the Barbie world
    5 Houston hot-pink essentials to rock summer's viral Barbiecore trend
    By Gabi De la Rosa
    : Luxe Uptown boutique fittingly wins best lingerie shop in America title
    a fitting win
    Luxe Uptown boutique fittingly named best lingerie shop in America
    By Gabi De la Rosa
    : Face the scorching Houston summer sun with these tips from local skin care experts
    here comes the sun
    Face the Houston summer sun with tips from local skin care experts
    By Gabi De la Rosa

    SPONSORED BY

  • Real Estate

    THE LATEST

    John Egan: Unique Texas glass home featured on HGTV hits market for $1.2 million
    no throwing stones, please
    Unique Texas glass home featured on HGTV hits market for $1.2 million
    By John Egan
    Steven Devadanam: Houston's global real estate powerhouse snatches up highly coveted River Oaks address
    hines in highland village
    Houston's global real estate powerhouse buys coveted River Oaks locale
    By Steven Devadanam
    John Egan: Immaculate East Texas ranch with ties to Von Erich wrestling family on market at $17 million
    Animals included
    Texas ranch with ties to Von Erich wrestling family on market at $17M
    By John Egan

    SPONSORED BY

  • Home + Design

    THE LATEST

    John Egan: Texas builder unveils sleek prefabricated luxury homes starting at $600,000
    prefab fab
    Texas builder unveils sleek prefab luxury homes starting at $600,000
    By John Egan
    Katie Friel: H-E-B carts out new home decor and furniture for Texas shoppers
    Milk, Bread, Eggs, Accent Chair
    H-E-B carts out new home decor and furniture for Texas shoppers
    By Katie Friel
    Steven Devadanam: In-demand Houston interior designer opens door to elegant new showroom in Rice Village
    livable luxury
    Haute Houston interior designer opens elegant new Rice Village shop
    By Steven Devadanam

    SPONSORED BY

  • Innovation

    THE LATEST

    Natalie Harms: Amazon tries on same-day mall delivery in Houston for in-demand items
    PRIME SHOPPING
    Amazon tries on same-day mall delivery in Houston for in-demand items
    By Natalie Harms
    Steven Devadanam: Houston's elite hospitals score No. 1 spots in prestigious new list of best in U.S. and Texas
    med center might
    Houston hospitals score No. 1 spots in list of best in U.S. and Texas
    By Steven Devadanam
    John Egan: Houston real estate giant cracks down on carbon emissions
    SEEING GREEN
    Houston real estate giant cracks down on carbon emissions
    By John Egan

    SPONSORED BY

  • Travel

    THE LATEST

    Brianna Caleri: New Hill Country festival jams out with 15 Texas wineries and 3 bands
    The Juice
    New Hill Country festival jams out with 15 Texas wineries and 3 bands
    By Brianna Caleri
    John Egan: Hip West Texas town painted as one of the country’s best for art lovers
    Creative community
    Hip West Texas town painted as one of country’s best for art lovers
    By John Egan
    Steven Devadanam: United Airlines kicks off new flights to powerhouse schools for serious Houston college football fans
    touchdown travel plans
    United launches new flights for serious Houston college football fans
    By Steven Devadanam

    SPONSORED BY

  • Sports

    THE LATEST

    Steven Devadanam: Dwayne Johnson's XFL taps Texas football royalty to coach new Houston team
    can you smell what the rock is cookin'?
    Texas football royalty named coach of new XFL team in Houston
    By Steven Devadanam
    Steven Devadanam: University of Houston Cougars score $10M anonymous, game-changing gift for state-of-the-art football center
    coogs (new) house
    UH Cougars score $10M anonymous gift for game-changing football center
    By Steven Devadanam
    Steven Devadanam: Houston Astros pitch in to help bring smiles to grieving families in Uvalde
    crane and co. step up
    Houston Astros pitch in to help bring smiles to Uvalde families
    By Steven Devadanam

    SPONSORED BY

  • Charity Guide
  • Tastemaker Awards
Pusch Nguyen
Promoted articles are produced by CultureMap sponsors and not by the editorial staff.
Home » City Life
Drive-Thru Gourmet
BK unleashes a nightmare — and questionable — burger for Halloween
Pet of the Week
Meet Gunther the bouncy Banter Bulldogge, CultureMap's pet of the week
LATEST NEWS
Goofy Brad Pitt and intense action keep Bullet Train on track
Protect Yourself

Houston personal injury lawyers divulge the 6 vital things to do after a car accident

Houston lawyers divulge the 6 vital things to do after a car accident

By CultureMap Create
Nov 8, 2018, 12:00 pm
Enlarge
Slideshow
Woman and daughter after car accident
Stay calm and stay safe following an accident. Photo by Westend61/Getty Images
Attorneys Anthony Pusch and Chi Nguyen
Attorneys Anthony Pusch and Chi Nguyen. Photo courtesy of Pusch & Nguyen
Woman and daughter after car accident
Attorneys Anthony Pusch and Chi Nguyen

Here's a situation that nearly everyone will experience at some point in their lives: a car accident. Whether you're at fault or not, there's a lot to remember to do immediately following a minor fender-bender or a major wreck.

The attorneys at Pusch & Nguyen have put together this list of dos and don'ts — keep it in your vehicle for easy reference, and reach out to Anthony Pusch and Chi Nguyen if you have further questions.

1. Assess your injuries
Hopefully you can walk away from the accident with just bumps and bruises, but if you're in a significant amount of pain and you haven't even moved yet, don't. If you don't smell gas and you don't see fire, stay where you are, remain calm, and wait for the paramedics to arrive.

2. Only move your car if necessary
If you're not seriously injured and you're not in an unsafe situation, Nguyen says it's best to leave your car at the accident scene.

If it's safe to do so and you aren't seriously injured, move your car to the shoulder of the road. If moving your car just isn't possible, flip on your hazards to warn other drivers that your vehicle isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

"Even in minor accidents, a police accident report can prove invaluable when dealing with your car insurance company and other drivers," Nguyen says. "Cooperate fully, but avoid admitting fault or blaming others while at the scene. Let the police objectively judge events and determine who, if anyone, is at fault in the crash."

Make sure your car is no longer moving, turn off the engine, shift into park (or set the hand brake if you drive a manual vehicle). Take a moment to catch your breath. Check to make sure it's safe to get out of your car before opening the door. If you have flares or similar road safety items, consider using them.

3. Take pictures
If you have a smartphone with a camera, snap some photos of the accident scene — they'll come in handy during the claim process.

4. Gather information
Your memory is freshest immediately following the accident, so use these moments to record as much as possible. Write down the following:

  • Driver and passenger names
  • License plate numbers
  • Everyone's insurance information
  • The makes and models of all vehicles involved
  • Contact info for any eyewitnesses
  • Location of the accident
  • The name and badge number of any responding police officers

5. Don't admit fault
You might have a knee-jerk reaction to argue and plead your case with the other driver or when the police arrive.

"Don't!" says Pusch. "Wait your turn to explain your position, then take a breath, slow down, and explain what happened. Make it as short and to the point as possible so it is easy for the police officer to follow."

6. Contact a personal injury lawyer
If anyone in the accident has been injured, it's best to have someone experienced on your side who can fight to get what's right.

At the Pusch & Nguyen law firm, consultations are always free and you don't pay a fee unless you win. They will be more than happy to walk you through the claims process and explain how to deal with auto insurance companies. Visit their new office at 6330 Gulf Fwy.

Read These Next
USS Lexington ship exterior
All aboard for WWII history at Corpus Christi's USS Lexington Museum
colorado county courthouse
Santa Claus and others can't resist the Victorian charms of Columbus
Devils River State Natural Area
Ancient history meets new friendship in Mexico-adjacent Del Rio
USS Lexington ship exterior
All aboard for WWII history at Corpus Christi's USS Lexington Museum
colorado county courthouse
Santa Claus and others can't resist the Victorian charms of Columbus
Devils River State Natural Area
Ancient history meets new friendship in Mexico-adjacent Del Rio
  • Latest News
  • Most Popular
  • Beloved University of Houston cougar mascot Shasta passes away at 11
  • Critically endangered sea turtle lays eggs in Galveston state park
  • Houston's best fall theater showcases world-class productions and more
  • Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo releases limited 2023 season tickets
  • Houston hip-hop icon Bun B hosts 2 exciting new Trill Burger pop-ups
See All Latest News >
  • Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood electrify sellout NRG Stadium crowd
  • 2 Houston's restaurant veterans debut new Italian eatery near Galleria
  • Garth Brooks reveals his abs, fave BBQ, and more ahead of NRG concert
  • These are the 11 hottest concerts to catch in Houston this month
  • Houston hip-hop icon Bun B hosts 2 exciting new Trill Burger pop-ups
Vote Now
Whats Eric Eating
7/28
Riel talk about Montrose's award-winning restaurant, more food news
7/21
The dish on new Thai tapas, plus best Houston Restaurant Weeks hacks
7/7
2 star chefs dish on their downtown sustainable seafood restaurant
Hoffman's Houston
8/1
Hoffman's stone-cold prediction on the demise of a U.S. ice cream fave
7/25
Hoffman on a Houston Jewish bakery's role in a record-breaking victory
7/18
Hoffman on how his worst public restroom mistake yielded the best luck
Where to Eat Houston
6/23
Where to eat in Houston right now: 9 stupendous new restaurants
4/20
Where to eat in Houston: 9 new restaurants for steak, ramen, and more
3/21
Where to eat in Houston: 10 new restaurants from Wild fare to steaks
Home | About Us | News Tips & Suggestions | Submit An Event | Submit A Charity | Advertise | Media Sponsorship | Jobs | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy
© 2022 CultureMap LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Be A CultureMap Insider
Get Our Emails
Sign Up

We will not share or sell your email address

Newsletters for exploring your city

Thank you for signing up Please verify your e-mail by following the link we just sent you.
Look for an e-mail from CultureMap <info@culturemap.com>
Ishida Dance Company heads to Houston this week