Your actions after a car accident can help or harm your odds of recovering full compensation for the injuries and the impact on your life. The San Diego car accident lawyers of Phillips & Pelly is here to protect and assert your rights.
Immediately after a car accident, try to assess the extent of damage to both vehicles and determine whether anyone has been injured. If someone has been hurt, call 911. While waiting for the police to arrive, try to remain calm. Do not discuss the accident with the other party or any witnesses. Your statements should be made only to a police officer for inclusion in the police report. Any other statement you make about the auto accident could have a negative effect on a lawsuit. San Diego police officers are trained to collect all pertinent information at an accident, including visible damage, weather and road conditions, and the condition of all drivers involved.
What Information To Collect From Other Driver After an Accident
It is important to get the other driver's full information so your insurance company can act quickly. You will need to obtain as much of the following as possible:
- Driver's name, phone number, and address
- Driver's license information
- Insurance company name and policy number
- Vehicle identification number (VIN), license plate number, and description of vehicle
As soon as possible after getting this information, call your insurance company. It may help to have the police officer at the scene talk to the insurance agent, as he or she will be able to give detailed information and will not be emotionally affected by the day's events.
Even if you are unsure whether DUI or other negligence was to blame for your car accident, you should discuss a lawsuit immediately with competent San Diego lawyers. We can send members of our legal team or professional accident investigators to preserve evidence and obtain witness statements. In the early days and weeks after an auto accident, it may be difficult to assess the amount of medical attention you require, and whether your insurance company is willing to pay your bills. You want an experienced personal injury attorney whose only focus is your best interests.
Contact Our Car and Auto Accident Lawyers
To learn more about whether your car accident warrants a lawsuit, contact Phillips & Pelly, representing clients in Vista, Rancho Bernardo, and all of San Diego's communities. We offer a free consultation and there are no fees unless we recover compensation. We handle everything.
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