At The Car
Accident Location
It is important
to collect as much
information as
possible at the
scene of a car
accident. The
following is a list
of data that should
be collected:
- Names and
addresses of
drivers,
driver's
licenses
- Names and
addresses of
passengers
- Names,
addresses and
telephone
numbers of any
witnesses
- Names and
addresses of
registered
owners of the
vehicles
- Names of
insurance
companies,
policy numbers
- Location of
the car accident
- How the car
accident
occurred
- Did any of
the drivers seem
to be under the
influence of
drugs or
alcohol?
- Injuries
- Damages to
vehicles
- Names of
police officers
that responded
to the scene
- Did anyone
claim
responsibility
for the car
accident?
After the Accident
There are several
steps that you should take after a car accident. You should notify your insurance company of the wreck / collision. File a police report if any damages to persons or vehicles involved. If you suffered any injuries as a result of the car accident, you must get medical attention.
Financial Compensation
People who have
been injured in an
automobile accident are
often entitled to
financial compensation for the
damages to themselves and their vehicles. This can include compensation
for lost wages,
property damage,
medical expenses,
and pain and
suffering. In cases
where the car
accident was caused
by another party's
reckless behavior,
punitive damages may
be recovered.
Punitive damages can
also be recovered
when the accident or
personal injury was
caused by a defect
in the vehicle.
Other Party at Fault
You have two options: You may file a claim with the at-fault party's insurance company if they are insured, or if you have collision insurance on your vehicle, you can have your own insurance company pay for the damages, and they will usually subrogate against the at-fault party to recover their loss. Either way, we recommend that you contact an attorney to represent you while dealing with insurance companies.
Tort System
Most auto liability insurance policies contain three major parts: liability insurance for bodily injury; liability insurance for property damage; and uninsured/under-insured motorists coverage.
If you have been in a car accident, contact us today! Our attorneys are here to assist you during your recovery.
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