What to Do After a Car Accident

The Bronx, Queens and Suffolk County, New York

Accidents happen quickly, and even a small fender bender has the potential to cause serious personal injury. After a car accident, it is sometimes difficult to think clearly and usually, you are not thinking about all the paper work that may lie ahead of you. Remembering just a few tips may help you down the road should you ever need to seek damages for any injuries sustained.

Seek Medical Help

In a serious accident, you will most likely be treated at the scene by trained professionals and possibly taken to the hospital. Even in minor accidents, serious injuries, even traumatic brain injuries, may result and it is a good idea to get medical help, even if you feel ok for the most part. Not only will this give you piece of mind that there are no underlying injuries, it will help you establish a paper trail for a car accident injury claim in case you need it later on.

Cooperate with Police

The police are there to help you. The information they record may be pivotal to establishing your case in the event of a civil suit.

• Answer questions directly
• Stick to the facts
• Do not admit fault

 

A contentious and belligerent attitude is not helpful and may be reflected in the police report.

Record Events

After just a few days, the memories of your accident will fade. It is a good idea to record your version of events.

• Take pictures
• Write down your version of events
• Interview witnesses

 

With the advent of camera phones, recording the details of any accident is very easy. Should you ever need to recall the events in court; those images will help you tell your story.

Contact Insurance
Even if you were not at fault in the accident, you should inform your insurance company. The insurance company has a right to know the extent of the damage and any injuries sustained.

When speaking to an insurance company, your, or the representatives of the other party in the accident, it is a good idea to have legal counsel with you to ensure that you are accurately represented.

Retain an Attorney

Once things slow down a little and you get the most serious items on the list taken care of, you should seek the help of the experienced auto accident attorneys, Silberstein, Awad, & Miklos, P.C. They will help ensure that you meet any and all paperwork deadlines and statute of limitations on insurance claims. Please contact us today to find out more about how we can help protect your car accident claim.

 

 

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