Eric Reyes
Being involved in a car accident is tough, leave alone dealing with the aftermath. Most individuals who have been involved in an accident can tell you it’s not anything pretty. Even if no one was injured, it is still an ugly feeling and process.
After the accident has already happened, most people do not know what to look for. This list here helps you determine a few things after the crash has already happened without feeling confused.
- Is anyone injured in the accident? The first and most important thing you should think of is not just the car but your safety and that of your passengers if any. Whether small or serious injuries, they all matter. Work to stop the bleeding if any as you call and wait for help to arrive. Do not attend to anything else you or anyone else is hurt. First get them to a medical facility before you determine anything else.
- Who is at fault? This is normally one of the first questions that pop out in every accident. It is an important factor because it clearly tells who is at fault and whose insurance company is footing the expenses. One of the biggest keys in determining who is at fault is the traffic crash report. This is generally the law enforcement team response that gathers facts of the accidents to determine which party is at fault for the accident. The other party is found at fault doesn’t mean that their insurance company has agreed to pay for the damages; be ready for some that will try to deny the claim. A good car accident attorney is able to help you fight for your case to ensure the party at fault pays the claims.
- Is there evidence that can be used to build a case? The more the evidence, the better the attorney can help to evaluate your case. Most experienced attorneys do not need every single piece of evidence but it doesn’t hurt to have some included. It is wise to prepare and anticipate what to do in case of an accident and what types of things may be important to capture. A few things you should remember when you are involved in an accident are:
- Call the police immediately, even if the other party has already accepted blame.
- Call the ambulance if anyone is hurt.
- Take photos immediately before the cars are moved off the road.
- Get all the information of the other driver including their insurance information.
- Get any information from the eyewitnesses, if any, that could have been at the scene.
- Contact your lawyer immediately and have them come to the scene.
- Contact your insurance company too so they can send someone to the site.
Though it looks like a tedious process, it’s one that will give you great results, especially when the other party is at fault. If you happen to ignore any of these steps, then you have no one to blame when the court throws out your case as incompetent.
