New York Car Accident Lawyers

If you have been involved in a car accident, or some other accident involving motor vehicles, there are six easy steps our New York Car Accident Lawyers recommend you should take to protect your rights.

1. CALL THE POLICE

The Police Report is vital to any lawsuit and/or insurance claim.

Tips:

If you are injured, ask the police to call an ambulance to take you to the nearest hospital emergency room.
Briefly describe to the police how the accident happened. Do not admit fault.
Give the police the names of any passengers that were in your vehicle at the time of the accident.

2. REQUEST THE DRIVERS' INFORMATION

In order to file your injury claim, you will need to obtain basic information about all the drivers involved in the accident. Some drivers might not be willing to provide required information. In that event, you will have to wait and get it form the police.

Tips:

You should ask if the driver(s) or any of the passengers are injured. Never apologize or admit fault.
Get the drivers' and car owners' names, addresses, and phone numbers. Also get the makes, models, colors, license plate numbers, insurance companies, and insurance policy numbers of all the involved automobiles.
If the driver attempts to leave the scene before information can be obtained, try to jot down the license plate number and state, other details such as make, model and color of the car, a description of the driver can be helpful as well.

3. GET THE NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF AS MANY WITNESSES AS POSSIBLE

Witnesses are vital to your case. You may need them to testify at your trial.

Tips:

Do not discuss the accident with any of the witnesses.
Only share witness information with the police and your New York Car Accident Lawyers.

4. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR

Sometimes potentially serious and costly injuries may seem minor at first. Always seek medical treatment.

Tips:

Our New York Car Accident Lawyers will make sure that you get the largest amount of money to cover your medical expenses allowed by law.
Claims for medical expenses should not raise your premiums!

5. CALL YOUR INSURANCE BROKER

In order for the insurance company to process your claim, you must notify your insurance broker.

Tips:

Inform your insurance broker that a police report was filed.
Our New York Car Accident Lawyers will handle all communication with your insurance company after you report the accident.

6. CALL US TOLL FREE at 1-800-LAW-LINK or 1-800-529-5465

Tips:

At the Law Offices of Spar & Bernstein, you will meet with an experienced New York Car Accident Lawyer that will handle your case and fight your legal rights and money award.
Our New York Car Accident Lawyers will provide you with a FREE consultation, and we get paid only when you get paid.

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