Auto Accidents

Take photos and/or video of all vehicles involved, including the accident scene

Write down the exact address/location of where the accident occurred, including details such as the direction you were driving, the direction of the vehicle(s) which caused the accident, and be sure to write down key details of the accident scene, such as number traffic signals, stop signs, etc.

Collect the name and contact information of any eyewitnesses. These eyewitnesses may have seen details you are not aware of that could potentially strengthen your legal case.

Name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, insurance company and member or policy number, license plate number, ownership details of the vehicle they were driving.

Even if the auto accident is minor, a police report may be critical in establishing who is at fault, and could be a key piece of evidence in your legal claims.

Be sure to write down the name, title, and contact information of anyone you spoke with at your insurance company, and include the date of all conversations.

Often times injuries caused by an auto accident will need immediate medical attention. However, significant injuries may not present until hours or even days after an accident. We recommend seeking medical evaluation even if you feel you were not seriously injured.

Document all of your injuries with photos or video.

Obtain copies of all your medical reports, including copies of medical imaging reports such as MRI, CT scan, X-rays or bone scans.

Be sure to keep all vehicle repair estimates and expenses, expenses for rental vehicles, and transportation expenses such as Uber, Lyft or public transportation.

Document all medical expenses. Medical expenses also include any prescribed medications, medical devices such as crutches or cervical (neck) support, doctor and physical therapy visits.

If you missed work due to your injuries, be sure to keep a detail log of missed work days and lost wages.

In most states there is a limited time, known as statute of limitations, for filing a car accident claim. If you fail to act within that time frame, you will forever lose your rights to sue and never receive the justice and compensation you deserve.

Individual states have very different and strict requirements that must be followed within a set time period following a car accident in order to preserve your legal rights. For example, it may be required to file a police report within a very short window of time, and failure to adhere to a mandated time frame may extinguish some of your legal rights. An experienced car accident attorney will know the complex laws in your state, and will make sure you do not jeopardize your legal rights.

Most insurance companies will work with their customers, quickly offering compensation for both vehicle damages and medical expenses. Yet, insurance companies inherently strive to keep their costs down, often by means of significantly lower payouts to accident victims. An experienced car accident attorney has the experience to negotiate with big insurance companies and aggressively represent your best interest to secure fair and full compensation.

An experienced car accident attorney will know the full range of potential claims for damagesyou may be entitled to. Beyond claims for repair or replacement of your vehicle and basic medical expenses, you may also be entitled to recovery for pain and suffering, present and future lost wages, or even damages for family members should be you be permanently disabled from the car accident.

Most insurance companies and the party responsible for your car accident will likely prefer to settle your case outside of court. And, in many cases these settlement offers are far below what you are fairly due. Not only will an experienced car accident attorney aggressively negotiate any settlement offer, the attorney will also clearly advise you of all your legal options and explain the legal implications of accepting any settlement offer.