What to Do After an Accident

What to Do After an Auto Accident

Protecting your Rights

Even though stories of serious accidents are on the news every day, you never think that it will happen to you. If you are in a collision, there are some steps you can take to preserve the record and protect your rights. At P. Grossman, a Professional Law Corporation, our auto accident attorneys are prepared to assist you. If you have questions or concerns about your next step, contact our firm today for a free consultation.

Do not indicate that the accident was your fault.

If you believe that this advice sounds like something a lawyer would say, you would be right. The legal definition of fault differs from the everyday definition. If you admit fault, you assume liability for the accident. If you are injured, you could lose your chance of getting compensation. If someone else is injured, you could be liable for their damages.

Call the police.

Filing a police report serves a number of functions. First, it presents objective evidence that the accident did take place. Second, it records the details of the accident. A police officer can assign fault and collect evidence. He or she also takes statements from everyone involved.

Get the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of witnesses and those involved in the accident.

You can either do this by gathering that evidence yourself, or by retaining a copy of the police report. Some insurance companies even have copies of blank accident forms you can use.

File a crash report.

At the scene, the police will give you a blank crash report to fill out. It is best to fill out the form as soon as you can. The sooner you do it, the fresher the evidence will be.

See a doctor as soon as possible.

When you have a serious injury, the need is obvious. However, some soft tissue problems do not manifest themselves until days or weeks after an accident. As soon as you experience any pain, see a doctor. A physician can record the exact nature of your injury and help you protect your interests.

For more information about what to do after an auto accident, contact P. Grossman, a Professional Law Corporation for a free consultation.

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