Car Accidents

Car accidents are divided between single or multiple vehicle crashes depending on the number of vehicles involved. Single vehicle car accidents are often caused by driver negligence or dangerous driving conditions. Multiple vehicle car accidents are most often called by dangerous road conditions and other reckless drivers. Regardless of the cause, there will be several steps a driver must take when involved in a car accident. In addition to these steps you should begin finding a good personal injury lawyer.


What To Do If You Are In Car Accident?

 • Collect the names and addresses of every driver, passenger, and registered owner of the vehicles involved, along with names of any witnesses to the car accident.
 • Collect the policy numbers and names of the insurance companies for every driver involved
 • Note any injuries that anyone has sustained
 • Not any damage to all of the vehicles
 • Note the names of the police offers or highway patrol officers who respond to the incident
 • Not the name of anyone who claimed any kind of responsibility for the car accident


If you are injured in a car accident or if any damage to the vehicles exceeds a certain amount (possibly $200-$500 depending on your state), you must file a police report. Some states will also require filing a report with the DMV. In addition to these reports you must also inform you insurance company. And if seriously injured make sure you receive regular medical care.


Consult an Auto Accident Attorney

If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident, contact us now at 1-800-870-7277 and let one of our accident lawyers assist you with your case.