What To Do After a Car Accident If Your Involved
I would like to discuss with you what to do if you someone you’re riding with is involved in an automobile or motorcycle accident. It’s important that you document what took place including getting statements, telephone numbers, names, addresses. Begin the accident information exchange including names, addresses, date of birth and importantly insurance information including the name of the company, policy number and expiration date. If you have a camera with you taking pictures of the crash scene including vehicles, debris, landmarks, skid marks. Another important thing to do is getting names of witnesses make sure you get their telephone numbers, complete name, business card if possible and even email. Once you’ve gotten all the documentation including photographs, names, telephone number and insurance information, contact our office as soon as possible so that we can begin the investigation to help you maximize your recovery. Please don’t be fooled by insurance companies claims that they can help you and that before you’ve had an opportunity to call an attorney they’ll promise you the world — that you don’t need an attorney. Insurance adjusters are notorious for telling you that. It’s their job is to settle your claim as quickly and as cost effectively as possible. However, when you meet with an attorney, we can tell you what your options are and where you can go with the case. So, it’s important that before you sign any releases or give a statement, please contact our office. Insurance adjustors will want to speak with you over the phone right away and take a recorded statement from you. Your best option is to decline a recorded statement. Once you make a statement that version as to how the collision happened is set in stone. It becomes more difficult to challenge that statement particularly when that statement is taken a day or two following the collision. Before you make any statement contact our office to discuss your case. 480-745-2450]]>
