What to Do After a Motor Vehicle Accident
If you have been injured in a car accident, truck accident or motorcycle accident, it is important to know your rights. For more than 20 years, the personal injury attorneys at Gabroy, Rollman, & Bossé, P.C. have been pursuing compensation for Arizona accident victims. We know what to do after an auto accident or other motor vehicle crash, including truck accidents, bus accidents and other public transportation crashes.
We urge you to protect your interests by following the guidelines below in the event of an accident:
- Seek medical attention. Even if you believe you have only bruises or other minor injuries, it is very important to see a doctor.
- Do not talk to any insurance companies. It is important that you not speak to insurance company representatives or sign any documents without consulting an attorney. Insurance companies are focused on the bottom line rather than on doing the right thing and will use what you tell them against you.
- Preserve evidence. If possible, make sure the police are called and that they file a report. Gather contact information for anybody who witnessed the accident. You should also note the time of day the accident occurred, the weather and road conditions, and the location of the vehicles. If your cell phone has a camera, take pictures of the scene.
- Exchange information. Make sure you exchange information with the other drivers involved in the accident. You should get names, phone numbers, driver's license numbers and insurance information.
- Don't plead guilty to a traffic ticket. If the police issue you a traffic ticket, pleading guilty may have a negative effect on your damages claim.
- Call an attorney. A personal injury attorney will guide you through the legal process, collecting evidence that protects your claim, contacting your insurance company and helping you deal with property damage.
Contact our experienced Tucson personal injury lawyers today. The sooner you call or e-mail our firm for help, the sooner we can get to work on your behalf.
We work on all personal injury cases on a contingency basis, which means that you will not pay any attorneys fees unless you receive monetary recovery for your damages.
