Las Vegas Auto Accident Attorney - Getting Started
Post-Accident Checklist - 6 tips on what to do the moment you are in a car accident.
These are things you should remember AT THE ACCIDENT SCENE:
- Call 911 and do not move the vehicles until you are told to do so the investigating officer (police or highhway patrol).
- Do not apologize or admit fault.
- Exchange information: insurance companies, agents, policy numbers, names, addresses and phone numbers.
- When asked about injuries, say "yes" if you feel anything wrong, or " don't know yet" if you don't feel anything.
- Obtain witness statements, phone numbers and addresses.
- Preserve evidence. Take photos of the cars, the injuries and the accident scene.
Auto Accident Do's and Don'ts:
THE DO's
DO seek medical attention before anything else and contact the Police.
DO cooperate with all police and emergency personnel who respond to the scene.
DO exchange license numbers of all other vehicles involved in car accidents along with the drivers' names, addresses, telephone, and insurance information.
DO collect the names, addresses, and phone numbers of any and all potential witnesses to any accident or injury.
DO contact your automobile insurance company
DO take pictures of all of the following, as applicable, if possible, after the accident: • The scene of the accident, from all angles • The surrounding area. • Your injuries. • Any property damage.
DO contact an experienced Las Vegas auto accident attorney.
THE DON'Ts
DON'T move your vehicle following an auto accident, unless necessary for safety or required by law.
DON'T take chances on incurring further injury by standing or waiting in an area near traffic or other safety hazards.
DON'T leave the scene of an accident until directed by the police.
DON'T discard any potential evidence in the case, such as defective products, important documents, or torn or blood-stained clothing.
DON'T discuss fault with anyone, and be sure you don't apologize for anything, by doing so can be considered evidence that you may have been legally at fault.
DON'T agree to any settlement terms without discussing the matter with your Las Vegas auto accident attorney.
