To Do List After a MO Auto Accident
Checklist After an Auto Accident in Missouri
As Car Crash lawyers in Missouri, we want to help injured people throughout the Missouri area. It is important that you take smart, measured, steps after a wreck in order to preserve your rights.
At the Scene of the Wreck
First and foremost, attend to medical needs of yourself and surrounding people. Distance yourself and others from dangers such as incoming moving vehicles. After that, gather evidence and report the wreck to law enforcement.
Checklist:
- Attend to injuries and get away from danger.
- Contact police.
- Do not make guesses as to you somehow did something negligent
- Clarify accurately what occurred to law enforcement when they arrive
- If you are dealing with any potential injuries, clarify them to the police. Go to the hospital or other medical professional for an evaluation.
- Call us if you are unsure what to say or do. We have talked through on-site real time car wreck situations in the past.
Get Names, Tags, and Insurance Information
Obtain:
- All Drivers’ Full names and DL numbers – Take a photo of their DL
- Get the name of their insurance company and policy number. Take a photo of their insurance card.
- Make and model of vehicle
- Number and State of License plate – Take a Photo of their Tag.
- Names and numbers of witnesses
Yes. As you can see from above. Photos are helpful:
- All cars in the crash.
- Vehicular damages.
- The road, showing skid marks, debris, etc.
- The injuries
Afterwards – the initial steps
The medical treatment you receive, the report to insurance, and the steps your Missouri Car Wreck attorney provides you can have major effects on compensation you receive in your case. So:
- Go to the hospital or other medical provider to treat you and make documentation of the injuries you received from the wreck. Often, symptoms from injuries don’t manifest themselves until much later. So, go get checked out regardless.
- Clarify to your insurance company that you was in a car wreck. However:
- Don’t elaborate. Let the know that you will follow up after you have a chance to seek counsel.
- Don’s discuss with the at fault insurance.
- Don’t provide a recorded statement without first discussing with a Missouri Car Wreck lawyer
- Don’t accept a settlement offer without first obtaining a Missouri Auto Accident Lawyer.
- Don’t post on social media
- Keep track of expenses and out of pocket costs
- Schedule a meeting with our KC, MO Auto Accident Attorneys – We have helped hundreds of people recover major funds for their injuries. Let us help you. You Need Jerry! We’ll provide a no-obligation, free consultation. If we take your case, you don’t pay attorney fees unless we recover money for you.
- Gather and organize:
- Hospital Bills, Hospital documentation, hospital discharge papers
- All other medical treatment documentation
- Work Interruptions due to the wreck
- Documentation from insurance companies regarding the wreck
Call us at 816-934-NEED (6333) in Missouri or contact us online to schedule your no obligation legal discussion.
