It seems as though everyone has a smart phone these days. You can use it for everything: taking pictures, sending emails, checking your news feed, communicating with family and friends, and everything in between. A smartphone can also be your most reliable tool after an auto accident, especially since its constantly on your person and can manage to do so much.
One of the most important things to do after any auto accident is to take photos of the car in its current state and in its current location. These will be beneficial if you decide to bring suit and also when submitting your claim to insurance. Take pictures of the debris on the road to demonstrate the depth of the accident or if the debris is what caused the accident. Take a zoomed in picture of the parts of your car that obtained the bulk of the damage: the bumper, the mirror, the doors, the hood, etc. Take a picture of the license plate of the other cars involved to make sure you have their information and can track them in the future. Take pictures of the other vehicles involved to show the total damage. Take pictures of the surrounding area: the streetlight, the stop sign, the landmarks, the businesses/homes around the site, etc. You can even film a video of all of this stuff together so it is all in one place and in one file.
Make sure to record or write down the other person’s license information, insurance, name, title, make of car, year of car, and anything else you deem necessary. Also try to find any witnesses and get their contact information as well. They can vouch for you if necessary and tell what really happened from an unbiased perspective.
Getting all of the information on site is crucial. People often forget details or become complacent if you ask for these things later on. Getting them immediately is the key to a good and successful case.
If you or a loved one have been involved in an auto accident, please call the lawyers at the Law Office of Richard M. Kenny today for a free consultation to speak about your options and next steps. Our firm has over a century of cumulative experience in analyzing, processing, investigating and prosecuting these types of cases. Our $100 million in settlements and verdicts proves our expertise and success rate in this area. Call our office today to speak to experienced and compassionate attorneys who are here to work for you and on your behalf to make sure you get the best results from your auto case.
