What should I do if I am in an auto accident?

First off, stop and check in on the health of you and whoever is in your car. If anyone is injured, make sure to call for an ambulance

Secondly, get out of your car and exchange insurance information with the other party in the accident, and call the police immediately.

What information would I need in an auto accident case?

• The name, address, phone number, and license, registration, and insurance information of the driver of the car and the car owner
• The full names, addresses, and phone numbers of anyone in the car
• The full names, addresses, and phone number of any first-hand witness to the accident
• The badge number and precinct information of the police officer who reported the accident
• The location of the accident

What other factors could be involved in a motor vehicle accident lawsuit?

• Whether anyone invovled in the accident was under the influence of alcholol or another substance
• Were any personal injuries reported after the incident took place?
• Did anyone express pain or discomfort at the scene of the accident?
• What time of day was it? Was it dark outside? What were the weather conditions?
• Was anything wrong with the vehicle before the accident? Was there significant damage to the vehicle after the accident?
• Did anyone express culpability or give an explanation of why the accident occured ("I'm sorry," "I was in a hurry," etc.)
• Were any drivers operating a vehicle owned by their employer or officially registered to a business?

Do I need to take photographs at the accident?

It would help your case significantly if you could provide photographic information at the scene of the accident. If you have a camera on hand, be it a disposable, a camera phone, or a digital camera or camcorder, you should definitely think to take a significant number of pictures.

What kind of auto accident cases would I need an attorney for?

In any accident resulting in bodily injuries, you should consult an attorney.

What should I do if the accident involved a bus, cab, motorcycle, or a motor vehicle that doesn't involve a privately owned car?

Statutes of limitation and procedural requirements differ depending on the owner of the vehicles involved. For instance, if you are injured in an accident involving a public bus, the procedures involved in bringing a case is different than those if you were involved in an accident involving a taxi cab.

In all automobile accidents, be sure to report the incident to your auto insurer immediately