Many motorists do not understand the responsibilities and rights they have when they are involved in a motor vehicle accident. If you were involved in a car or truck collision, we hope the following information will be helpful.

Step 1: Gather Information

You should obtain the other driver’s name, phone number, address, driver’s license number and the registration number of the vehicle.

Step 2: Document the Scene

Make your own written notes as soon as possible of the significant circumstances concerning the accident. Sketch or photograph the scene, showing the positions of cars following the accident. Step off the length of skid marks and make note of other important distances. Be sure to include skid marks, the position of cars and any other physical evidence (such as a pothole or other defects in the road) that may disappear, be repaired or become degraded with time.

Step 3: See a Doctor

Seek medical attention immediately following the accident. Remember that serious and costly injuries may not always be obvious or result in immediate pain. Some injuries only become apparent over a period of days or even weeks. Soreness, tenderness, headaches and back pain can be signs of a serious injury that only a physician (not a chiropractor) is qualified to diagnose and treat.

Step 4: Call an Experienced Personal Injury Lawyer

In order to protect your rights, you need the guidance of an experienced attorney who understands the law and how it may apply in your case. When you contact Clarke Phifer Vaughn Brenner & McNeill, you will receive the honest answers and straightforward advice you need in a free consultation. Our job is to seek maximum recovery for our seriously injured clients, not to convince you to file a claim or lawsuit if it is unwarranted.