What to Do After a Car Accident - Boston Attorney
Information About Car Accident Claims
At Denner Pellegrino, L.L.P., we have been helping people obtain compensation after car accidents for many years. Our attorneys are highly knowledgeable about insurance coverage, including coverage for underinsured and uninsured motorists. We provide the information below for people who were in a car crash and wonder what to do.
After a Car Crash
If you are wondering what to do after a car accident, here is some information from our Massachusetts lawyers:
- Call the police.
- Seek medical attention as soon as possible, even if you believe you were not injured. Do not worry about your medical insurance coverage at this stage. You are probably covered under your car insurance. The important thing is to protect yourself.
- Make sure you get all information about the other driver, including license number and insurance company information. Don't forget to get a name, address and phone number.
- Take your own pictures of the vehicles, the road and any damaged property. You do not need to wait until you have a camera if you have a camera in your cell phone or Blackberry.
- Get the names and addresses of any witnesses or other passengers in the vehicles involved.
- Keep your own timeline or diary about the accident and its effect on your life. Be sure to list all visits to the doctor, days when you were unable to go to work, and events that you couldn't attend because of your injuries.
- Do not speak with the other driver's insurance company or adjuster. Do not give your own insurance company any details about the accident, except when and where it occurred, until you talk with a lawyer.
- Do not accept a settlement offer from the other insurance company without consulting a lawyer.
- Sign nothing until you speak with your attorney.
If you follow these steps after an accident, you are putting yourself in a strong position to obtain maximum compensation for your injuries, lost wages and property damage.
To learn more about what you should do after a car accident, contact Denner Pellegrino toll-free at 866-348-0900. We welcome clients who speak languages other than English, including Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Russian, and some South Asian languages. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
