Many auto accidents are only minor fender benders that people think they can handle on their own. But in most cases auto accidents require legal proficiency to ensure victims are properly compensated for the accident. Insurance companies can be challenging to work with and may offer a settlement that is far lower than what the individual needs to fully recover.

 

The following tips will get you on the track to a speedy recovery after your accident.

 

Call the Police

Call the police to the scene and request that they write up a report detailing the accident.  Request a copy of the report and keep this document for your records. Your car accident attorney will use this report in preparing your insurance claim.

 

Receive Medical Help

Make sure that you give emergency responders detailed information on the accident and any symptoms that you are experiencing.  Always request a complete examination after the accident, and follow up with your doctor.

 

Collect Information

Write down thorough contact information for everyone involved.  This includes names, addresses, driver’s license numbers, and insurance information.  Also, make sure that you snap photos of the accident scene as they may be instrumental to your claim.

 

Don’t Admit Liability

It is important to watch what you say to the other parties involved in the crash, to bystanders, and to insurance agents.  Admissions that you make can limit your ability to bring a claim in the future.  Instead, allow your attorney to handle these communications. 

 

Call a Car Accident Attorney

Established auto accident attorneys have handled hundreds, if not thousands, of cases and will have the capability to quickly assess your case while simultaneously sending their investigators to the crash site to collect and analyze information. Retaining an experienced lawyer is the best move you can make to win compensation from those who are at fault.

 

If you’ve been involved in an accident and require an attorney, Bellotti Law Group, P.C. in Boston, MA, offers representation in personal injury, as well as criminal and family law cases. Their attorneys are experienced in civil litigation and will help you recover financially from an accident. To arrange a consultation, call 617-778-1000 or get in touch online.