Car accidents happen within a blink of any eye and can be shocking to experience. Afterward, you could have to recall the details of the accident multiples times to law enforcement, insurance adjusters, and auto insurance attorneys.
Therefore, it’s important to gather as much evidence as you can as soon as you can after the accident. This can aid you if you need to file a lawsuit to be compensated for your injuries, damages to your vehicle and other expenses. In this regard, immediately after an accident, here are the following pieces of evidence you should collect:
Gather Information
If you are able, you should ask the person responsible for the accident for their car insurance and personal information. If there were witnesses, it’s a good idea to obtain their contact information too, as your insurance company and personal accident attorney will need these.
Take Pictures
After the accident, if you can, you can use your cell phone to take pictures of the accident. Focus on the damage to your vehicle and the responsible automobile. These pictures can serve as evidence later on for an insurance claim or a lawsuit. Along with taking pictures of automobile damage, if you suffered any injuries stemming from the accident, it’s important to document them. If you can, take pictures of any injuries, no matter how minor. The more documented evidence you are able to provide the better.
Record The Event
After you finish with law enforcement and are back in the safety of your home, you should record the details of the accident while they are fresh in your mind. You can use a voice recorder on your cell phone or journal out the events that happened as you see them. By doing these things, you present an accurate depiction of the event as you experienced them. This can help your personal accident attorney when it comes time to proceed with a case.
Speak to an Attorney Immediately
Lastly, you should contact a car accident attorney within a week of your car accident. Steinberg Law will be happy to review your case with a free consultation. This provides you invaluable insight into what your next options should be, and gives you confidence you are taking control of an unfortunate situation.
