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How to Properly Document For An Accident Claim

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Documenting Your Auto Accident

When it comes to auto accidents, there are so many different things that can happen when trying to deal with the aftermath. Imagine, you are driving safely down the road when suddenly you are t-boned by another vehicle. As you sit in your car in the middle of an intersection, you realize you have just been in a car accident. You turn your car off and begin to figure out your next plan of action. For many victims of careless or reckless driving, this can be a difficult time. But it is important that you get the proper documentation of the accident. Here are some pieces of evidence to make sure you gather should you ever be in an auto accident due to a reckless driver.

Here Is What You Should Do

  • Photos – As you get out of your car to assess the damage, be sure to get pictures of every little detail. Taking photos of the damage can make a huge difference in determining what damage was caused, and what you should be compensated for.
  • Witnesses A witness could be someone that might have been in the car with you, however, they are a victim as well, and may be entitled to damage claims of their own. A witness could be a cyclist that was in the vicinity at the time of the accident, or any other driver as well. Anyone who was at the scene of the accident when it happened can help solidify your claims for personal injury from a reckless driver. They can help to provide details of what they saw when the accident occurred.
  • Documents – Be sure to check if the other driver has insurance. Get all of their information for smoother processing of your claim. If you can also get written statements from the witnesses that were around at the time of the accident, it can help as well.
  • Listen – Be sure to listen to what the at-fault driver has to say, or how they say things. This can be huge for determining if they might be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. While it’s not necessarily solid evidence, you can inform the officer who arrives at the scene of the accident that you think they may be under the influence.
  • Medical Care – As a result of the accident, you might have sustained injuries. After you have dealt with getting your photos and other documentation, get to an urgent care center to make sure that your injuries aren’t substantial, or life threatening. Documenting injuries as soon as you can will be very helpful in a personal injury case. Continue to keep documentation of absolutely everything. If you should need any further medical care for the injuries you sustained, you can receive compensation for those medical bills.

When it comes to auto accidents, many people make mistakes in making sure that every bit of ground has been covered.Keep items that show time lost from work, or every receipt of money lost to medical bills, and your personal injury lawyer can build a stronger case for you. If you’ve recently been in an auto accident and are in need of representation, be sure to call Spencer Calahan Injury Lawyers in Baton Rouge.

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