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If you are reading this, chances are that one of two reasons brought you here. First, you have been in a car accident (literally, just now), and you are lost, confused and need immediate help. If this is you…contact us! We are here and we will help you. You can reach Bill Green and the Green Law Firm at 888-800-2455
If you don’t need immediate assistance, perhaps you’re doing research for a friend or loved one? Being proactive and learning how to protect yourself? Or you have recently been in an accident and want to learn more about the process ahead? Either way, we’re here to educate and help you get the tools and information you need!
At the scene of a car accident, you have lots of options when it comes to collecting evidence. You are your best advocate at that exact moment! But, where do you start? What evidence should you gather? Here’s a quick idea for you to keep in mind: S.N.S! This stands for, Snap It, Note It and Say It!
It’s pretty safe to say that most folks own a smartphone with a camera in it…so use it! Here is a list of 10 things you should snap pictures of at the scene of your accident.
Damage to:
The scene, including:
As a backup, why not keep a disposable camera in your glove box? If your phone has no charge, or for some reason is rendered inaccessible, you have a backup to assure you can capture pics at the scene.
Make sure not to leave the scene of an accident without capturing all the contact information of the other drivers involved, witnesses at the scene, police officers.
What you need from other drivers are:
What you need from witnesses:
What you need from law enforcement:
It may be next to impossible to locate witnesses at a later date, so do what you can to get information while you can. Note the contact info and insurance information of the other driver as well as the phone, email address and address for any witnesses, if they are willing to share. If you don’t have a pen and paper handy, snap pics of driver’s license, insurance cards and license plates!
Here’s a big tip for you, and it has to do with what you SAY and don’t say. Avoid talking to anyone about your accident on the scene!
Depending on the scale of your accident, you may be presented with the opportunity to talk to a variety of people. If law enforcement arrives on the scene, be polite and professional and comply, but do not admit fault! Play it safe and always say as little as possible… and then call an attorney to assist!
If you have been in a minor fender bender-type accident, it is common for both parties to simply exchange insurance information and move on. It is when the accident is larger and there is severe property damage involved that you absolutely want to enlist the assistance of dd legal team! You should not:
Instead, talk to a lawyer first. Bill Green and the Green Law Firm have been helping folks just like you through the challenging time after a car accident!
Evidence is essential for one main reason – it is used to determine liability and blame for the fault of the accident. In turn, it also helps to determine how much a claim is worth. In car accident cases, the “at fault” party is the individual determined to be responsible for the accident. The person at fault is financially responsible through their insurance and personally, if necessary, for the claim.
If you have been severely injured in an accident, you may be unable to gather evidence on the scene. It is essential you secure the support of a car accident attorney who can diligently pursue evidence on behalf of your case.
An experienced car accident attorney and legal team can play an integral role in the acquisition of evidence for your claim by doing the following:
If you have been in a car accident, let the team at the Green Law Firm help! We’ll review your case with no risk or obligation to you. Help is here! Call us at 888-800-2455 at any time or day of the week.