Tips to Remember at the Scene of an Accident

Car accidents can happen in the blink of an eye on the roadways of Arizona. These situations can be incredibly overwhelming for all individuals involved whether you are dealing with an injury or a damaged car. The Arizona Department of Transportation reported a total of 127,054 car accidents in 2017. Of those total car accidents listed above, 37,823 resulted in some type of injury. You can never plan for when a car accident occurs, however it is always important to be aware of the steps to take after being involved in an accident. There are some helpful tips listed below on what to remember at the scene of an accident. 

Contact The Police

The first thing you want to do after a car accident is to contact the police. You want to get help as soon as possible. After you have called the police, make sure everyone at the scene is okay. If you find someone who is severely injured, make sure an ambulance is on the way. You want to restrain from moving them because you aren’t aware of the type of injury they have. When the police arrive, make sure you ask for the police report. They will write up a report which gives details such as the time of the accident, the location, and a description of what occurred. The police report will be an important document to file a legal claim. 

Contact Information

Another important thing to remember is to get the other driver’s contact information. The type of information you should get includes their driver’s license, their full name, phone number, address, license plate number, and insurance information. It is really important to write all of this down since both insurance companies will be contacted and involved with each other. All of this information will continue to help you build your case when filing a legal claim. You want to make sure you receive the maximum amount of compensation so having this information will help you do so in the long run. 

Document The Scene

After the accident occurs, start to document everything. Make sure to take pictures and videos of all of the cars and the entire accident scene. Video the surrounding areas to show what is around. Take notes of the time of the accident, the current weather conditions, and anything important that you notice about the scene. If you see any witnesses around, ask them if they will give you a statement. A statement will help prove to a jury what occurred at the time of the accident. This information will be an important piece of evidence.

Finding An Arizona Automobile Accident Attorney

Automobile accidents can leave individuals feeling very overwhelmed. The auto accident attorneys at ELG want to help you understand all of the legal requirements regarding your accident. Our attorneys will evaluate your entire accident case, help you understand all of your legal options, and answer any questions you might have along the way. We will help you recover the maximum amount of compensation for the injuries you sustained. Contact our knowledgeable Phoenix attorneys at ELG to set up a consultation today. Call us at either Phoenix or Mesa Arizona law offices at (623) 877-3600.