Car accidents can be confusing, frustrating, and overwhelming. After a car accident in Queens, you might not be in a position to handle the stressful aspects of an accident investigation. A reputable Queens Car Accident Lawyer can deal with the insurance company on your behalf, and demand the compensation you deserve.
The actions you take immediately after a wreck can have a significant impact on recoverable compensation. The car accident lawyers at Gregory Spektor And Associates, P.C. recommend you do the following:
Assess Your Injuries
Immediately after the accident, take the time to calm yourself down and assess whether you have any injuries that need medical attention. Seek immediate medical attention if you or someone else in the accident suffers severe injuries. Your number one priority should be your health and well-being.
Stay At The Scene Of The Accident
If you have suffered no injuries, do not leave the accident scene. Stay in the vicinity of the accident scene and remove yourself and your passengers from exposure to further harm. Offer help to those in need.
Report The Accident
It is critical to call the police to report the accident. A police officer will come to the scene and make a police report. A police report is a significant piece of evidence that provides the insurance company with vital information regarding your claim. A police report is an impartial third-party account by a police officer that summarizes the officer’s interpretation of the accident and who bears responsibility.
Collect And Share Information
In New York, all drivers involved in an accident should stop at the scene without blocking traffic and provide their name, address, and vehicle registration number to any driver or passenger of any other vehicle involved. Drivers also must provide this information to any police officer who responds to the accident.
Failing or refusing to provide this information or leaving the accident scene before the police arrive turns this accident into a hit-and-run. While failure to file a report isn’t a crime, it can lead to license suspension. There’s a presumption that a driver who leaves the accident scene is fully or partially responsible for the wreck.
Identify Witnesses
Note down the witnesses’ names and contact information. Witnesses may not stay at the accident scene until the police arrive, and even if they do, an officer may not talk to every witness.
Document The Accident
If possible, use your cellphone to capture images of your injuries, the accident scene, and damaged vehicles from various angles. It is crucial to take photographs of road signs and road conditions too.
Avoid Giving Statements On Accident Liability
While speaking to representatives of your insurance company, refrain from blaming anyone or accepting blame for the accident.
Get A Thorough Medical Examination
Many medical conditions do not show obvious symptoms right away. Medical records of accident injuries can be vital in recovering adequate compensation.
Contact An Experienced Queens Car Accident Attorney
Insurance companies employ and train claims adjusters to protect their assets and interests to avoid paying claims. The car accident lawyers at Gregory Spektor And Associates understand the tactics that your insurers use to avoid liability. Insurance companies are more likely to take your claim seriously if they know you have an experienced attorney on your side.
If you or a loved one has suffered injuries in an accident in Queens or anywhere in New York, get legal advice immediately. In New York, you have three years from the date of your accident to take legal action. Contact our New York personal injury law firm to schedule a free initial consultation
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