Washington Auto Accident Lawyer
What To Do After an Accident
The first thing you should do after a car accident in Washington is to make sure that everyone involved receives quick and thorough medical attention. Calling 911 is highly encouraged and having paramedics treat you even if you appear unhurt is also a very good idea. Washington car accident victims have had symptoms and injuries appear days after an accident, sometimes longer.
You should also call the police and ask them to make a report of the incident. Sometimes the police will only make a report if they suspect some criminal element or injury involved but they may also do so on request. You try to never leave the scene of the accident until the reports are written and filed. You can also file an accident report at the Washington Department of Licensing.
If you have a camera or camera phone then taking pictures can help your case tremendously. A picture of a Washington auto accident can show the environment surrounding the accident, any weather or traffic conditions, the damage done to the cars and more. You may also want to take pictures of any people involved as well. If there is another person or persons involved you should politely ask to see their driving license and their proof of auto insurance. You should write this information down, including their address and phone numbers, and offer the same information to them.
Though you are encouraged to call your insurance provider as soon as possible you may want to consider speaking with one of our attorneys first. The Bernard Law Group has seen years of Seattle Washington car accident victims be refused payment by their own insurance providers and had charges brought against them by others. Even if your accident did not result in injury or significant damage you can never do enough to protect yourself. Our Washington car collision lawyers give free evaluation on any Washington car accident case. Please contact us with any and all of your questions.
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident in any of the following areas, the Bernard Law Group can help you!
An important aspect of your Seattle car accident case will be to recall as much information about the incident as possible as soon after the accident as you can. The speed you were driving, what you were doing prior to getting into your car, the neighborhood or highway you had the accident on, any weather or traffic conditions and the behavior of the other driver are all important aspects of any Washington car accident case. The more information you have on your side the more you can present a solid legal case.
Our law office also has independent experts and investigators who can provide testimony or opinions on your case. We have seen that the combination of the facts presented by our clients, the work done by our Tacoma car accident attorneys and the reports of our experts have given our clients the edge on their car accident cases over the years. We strongly urge you to obtain legal assistance even if the other drivers were not injured and they acted in a friendly and cooperative manner with you. Often these drivers change their minds or have injuries appear later and want to sue.
The Bernard Law Group has years of experience in just about every type of car accident case possible throughout Washington. Contact us at our office in Seattle for a free case evaluation. Our Seattle car crash lawyers can begin working for you immediately.
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