How to Effectively Collect Evidence After a Car Accident  

Evidence After a Car Accident

Being involved in a car accident can be emotionally and physically traumatic. The actions you take in the moments after a crash can be critical to building your case for the compensation you deserve. Collecting evidence could mean the difference in getting a fair settlement from your company.

If you are uninjured and have been cleared by the medical staff on-site, now is the time to start documenting everything at the scene of your accident. You may feel a bit muddled and confused due to the high levels of adrenaline in your body following an accident, but it will benefit you to stay as calm as you can.

It is the law that you must contact the police when you have been in an accident. After you call the authorities, you can start collecting evidence. Once the scene of your accident has been cleared, you will have lost the opportunity to gather evidence for an attorney at Charbonnet Law Firm to start building a case. Let’s take a closer look at a few ways to collect evidence after a car accident effectively.

Take Photos

With smartphones everywhere, you should start taking photos of your accident. Immediately following your accident, before either vehicle has been moved, you should start taking photos of the scene. The more photos you take of the scene from different perspectives, the greater odds that you may find something that can help build your case. Include pictures of the following:

• Damage to all vehicles involved
• Damage to buildings or other objects involved in the crash
• Skid marks
• Broken glass
• Collision debris
• Traffic lights or signs near the scene
• General scene area
• License plates of all vehicles

Collect Statements

If there were any bystanders or witnesses to your accident, you need to ask them if they are willing to give a formal statement for your records. You can have them record a statement on your phone or get their contact information so you can get a written and signed statement from them at a later time.

Record Conditions and Circumstances

The details of your accident may fade quickly in your memory. While you are still at the accident scene, it’s essential to record your own statement of everything that happened leading up to your accident. Take notes or record voice memos of the circumstances behind the accident, the road conditions, weather, and any other factors that were involved in your accident.

Contact and Information

You will need to exchange your information with the drivers of any other vehicles involved in your accident. Make sure to get all the contact information of everyone in both vehicles.

Contact an Attorney

Dealing with the company after your accident can be frustrating. It’s in your best interest to talk to a lawyer and let them act on your behalf. They can guide you through the legal system and help you build a case that will lead to you getting the compensation you deserve.

If you have been in a car accident, it’s crucial to be proactive. Follow these tips to help you effectively collect evidence that will help you build your case.