Personal Injury - Automobile Accidents
The Jaklitsch Law Group concentrates on automobile accident law, resulting in personal injury, insurance claims, social security disability, workers' compensation, and more.
Automobile accidents are traumatic experiences that can result in injury or even death. According to the American Psychological Association, car accidents are the leading cause For posttraumatic stress disorder in the general population. When involved in an accident the most important step is to ensure that all injured parties are cared for by the proper authorities. Only help to the extent that you are capable and qualified.
The next important step is to protect yourself legally. Below is a list of important things to do right away to cover your legal rights.
- Get all information available about the other driver including name, address, phone number, date of birth, driver's license number, insurance company and insurance policy number.
- Talk to as many witnesses as possible and get their names, addresses and phone numbers.
- Talk to the police officer(s) and get their name(s) and when and where a police report will be available.
- Seek medical attention right away. Symptoms may not show up for several days. Make sure the physician knows you have been in an accident.
- Write down as many details about the accident you can remember right away. The longer you wait the less you will be likely to remember.
- If possible, take your own pictures of the accident scene as soon as possible, especially if the cars have not been removed from the scene.
- Take pictures of any damage done to your automobile.
- Take pictures of any injuries to yourself, including bruises, cuts, etc.
Taking these actions immediately is the most important step, and will retain as much evidence as possible to help protect your legal rights.
