Accidents Tips Blog

When you're in a car accident, whether it's minor or serious, you need to stay calm and get some information so that your accident lawyer can build a strong case for you. For starters, you'll need to get information from each person at the accident site. You may think this means the person you were in the accident with but they are not the only ones. You'll also need to get information from police officers on the scene and witnesses who saw the accident. Make sure you know where you to get a copy of the accident report. The police officer will give you this information.

As soon as you get a moment, write down all the details of the accident. As you get further away from the incident, you're likely to forget bits and pieces of it. When you have it written down fresh, you're getting a more accurate account of the event. Be sure you note the time and day, what position your vehicle was facing and any other issues such as bad weather; anything that might have contributed to the accident could be worth jotting down.

Draw an accident scene diagram for the car accident lawyer. You don't need to be an artist; just quickly jot down the scene. Do the best job you can to recreate the scene where the accident happened including where your vehicle was at and other vehicles that were nearby. The drawing you do, while everything is fresh in your mind, helps your attorney get a better understanding of the accident scene.

When you're doing the diagrams, draw it out three times...one before the accident, another during the accident and the third one after the accident. Make sure you note skid marks including where they were and what direction they went. It's always best to have a camera on you (many people have cell phones with cameras) so that you can take pictures of the accident scene and any skid marks.

Above all else, you should never admit fault nor should you offer the other party to pay for damages. You may think you're at fault but be sure you speak with a car accident lawyer before admitting that you're at fault. Now, if a police officer gives you a ticket, you need to sign it. Failing to do so can land you in jail, something you, no doubt, don't want. Signing the document does not mean you are guilty; it just means you're going to pay the fine or contest the ticket in a court of law.

Colin Daives writes general information articles about a number of legal topics that range from personal injury to criminal law. Each state has different laws and every case is unique. His articles are not meant to be legal advice. To learn more or for assistance with your case in the state of Colorado, contact a Denver personal injury attorney or Denver injury lawyer today.