How to Make Car Accident Claims Easier

When you’re in a car accident you're pre-occupied with medical issues and the condition of your car. Am I alright? Is my car alright? Filing a car accident claim is probably not going to be the most pressing issue for you after a car accident.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. When you’re in a car accident you're pre-occupied with medical issues and the condition of your car. Am I alright? Is my car alright? Filing a car accident claim is probably not going to be the most pressing issue for you after a car accident.

2. But if the car damage is substantial, car accident claims should be something you should focus on sooner rather than later.

3. Most people think that the car accident claims process is complicated, but it's not if you follow these simple steps as soon as possible after the car accident.

Tips & Warnings

• Step 1: Stay on the scene - Your version of the incident has to be told to the police for their police report. Do not, under any circumstances, except medical emergency, abandon the scene of the accident.
• Step 2: Call the authorities - Inform police and medical facilities immediately. The police will examine the accident scene thoroughly and file a report. Note down the names of the officers. The ambulance team will take care of your injuries and recommend the course of action regarding going to the hospital or doctor. This is important information to note, for you, and when while filing any car accident claims.
• Step 3: Gather information - Remember to note the contact details of the other party involved and all witnesses of the accident. Record the license number, make and model, insurance information, VIN number, of the vehicles involved in the accident.
• Step 4: Take photos, if possible - Photographs of the accident are excellent pieces of evidence when making a car accident claim. Even if the photos are from a mobile phone camera, and are not top quality, this will be very useful.
• Step 5: Contact your insurance company/agent immediately - It is your responsibility and duty to inform your insurer about an accident as soon as possible after it takes place. Do not wait for them to contact you.
• Step 6: Contact a car accident lawyer - An experienced lawyer is your most importantly in a car accident claim. He is trained to deal with the insurance companies, third parties, and the law on your behalf. Get an expert - do not delay on this.

Resources

• Car Accident Claims

[Starlet72]

on 5/7/2008 To follow up on Step #6, it is extremely important that you contact an experienced car accident lawyer. If you call 1-800-NOW-HURT, they will give you a free consultation regarding your case and immediately connect you with a lawyer who will go over what your next steps should be. I called them and was very well taken care of by my lawyer, Dan Buttafuoco.