WHAT TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT

A car accident can be a very traumatic event.  Accidents occur even for the most cautious drivers.   Each year millions of people are injured  and statistics indicate that an automobile accident injury occurs once every ten seconds across the United States.  Even seemingly minor accidents can cause soft tissue injuries that may compromise an individuals ability    to perform ordinary tasks like housekeeping chores or snow shoveling.  Such car accident related injuries are compensable under Minnesota's laws.  In fact, in some cases, a car accident victim may be able to recover pain and suffering if the injury occurred from an intentional or reckless conduct of another.

Motor vehicle accidents may have many causes. They may involve semi trucks, bike or motorcycle collisions, drunk driving or defective maintenance service or parts.  Such automobile accidents may result in anything from wrongful death and traumatic brain injuries to back injuries, broken bones or soft tissue injuries.

One thing is certain, when an accident occurs, stress and injuries may affect your ability to think clearly. Yet, how you react to the automobile accident and the information that you obtain can be a critical element in your personal injury case.

After an automobile accident:

• Speak with any other drivers involved to obtain names, addresses and telephone numbers.
• Make sure that you acquire each driver's car insurance information including the name of the person insured on the vehicle, the company's name and telephone number if known and the number of the insurance policy.
• Speak with any potential witnesses in the area. Acquire their names, addresses and telephone numbers.
• Contact the police to make an immediate report of the accident and remain at the scene until an officer arrives.
• Cooperate with the police in preparing an accident report.
• Visually review the scene of the accident, if a pen and paper is not available, make a mental note of approximate distances, the weather conditions and any other visual information such as skid marks and vehicle damage
• After the accident photograph the exterior and interior of the vehicles involved in the accident.
• Consult with a physician immediately of you are experiencing an pain or discomfort. A delay may raise questions whether the pain or discomfort was in fact caused by the accident.
• Do not fill our any insurance documents, releases or provide recorded statements without first consulting with a lawyer.
• Document your injuries with photographs if possible. Some injuries such as bruises and cuts heal quickly. As a result, making a contemporaneous visual record can be critical to your case.

Our attorneys are aggressive and will fight for you.  Our job is not completed until you receive full and fair compensation for your automobile accident injuries.  We will take care of the important legal issues while you and your family members concentrate on the important task of recovery.

It is important to act swiftly after an automobile accident occurs. A failure to promptly note your claim and seek treatment for injuries can affect a personal injury recover.  CLICK HERE for a free consultation with one of our experienced personal injury lawyers or call  612.240.8005.