Exchanging Information After a Crash
Whether you forgot to collect the other driver’s insurance information at the scene, lost it after the fact, or were the victim of a hit-and-run, you might be wondering what details you should get after a crash and what if you aren’t receiving all the right information when you’re on the scene? One of the biggest mistakes you can make after a crash is not gathering everything you will need at the accident scene. In this blog post, we will go over the most important information that should be exchanged after a crash.
Important Information that Should Be Exchanged After a Crash
Contact Information
You should first get contact information for the other driver. First thing you need is the name of the other driver. Don’t just go by the name on the insurance card! Maybe the person driving the car isn’t the same person on the insurance card? This may be a child, spouse, another member of the family, or a friend who has the owner’s permission to drive the car. You will need to know who was really behind the wheel when it is time to state your claim. Names aren’t enough as they may not offer you everything you need to make your claim. You will want to get the address for the other driver too.
Insurance Information
A lot of drivers are more concerned about getting the phone number of the other driver rather than their address and insurance details, but this can be a deadly mistake. You may have to go through the other driver’s insurance company to file a claim to get the money you deserve. During this process, you won’t be communicating directly to the other driver but instead will most likely be dealing with their insurance company. If you make the mistake of trying to sort out something with the other driver without contacting the insurance company, there is always a risk that the at-fault driver could just avoid your calls and letters when it’s time for them to pay up. Sadly, this is how a lot of trusting drivers get burnt. If you have no details other than the other driver’s phone number, you may find it difficult to get any compensation for your injuries or repairs to your vehicle. In Florida, driving without car insurance is illegal. The at-fault driver is required to have a card with the insurance information. It is common today to find that people have an app on their phone with a virtual insurance card. Regardless, you should still get the information yourself.
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Let’s face it, accidents and injuries are going to happen at some point or another, and sometimes it is no one’s fault. However, in some cases the fault can be directly attributed to another person or company. When someone has been negligent, careless, foolish, or in some way at fault and you’re injured, you have a personal injury. Personal injury law is designed to protect and compensate you if you are injured or harmed because of someone else’s negligence. If you’ve been seriously injured, there is no substitute for getting advice from a skilled and experienced personal injury lawyer. Personal injury law is not a seamless system and although it can be complex, it is necessary to deal with this system if you would like to be compensated for your injuries. In this blog post, I will be talking about how to determine the value of your claim. If you have decided you want to hire an attorney for your automobile accident case, the decision of who to hire is an important one. There are many attorneys from which to choose. You may be working with this attorney for several years so you should make sure you choose an attorney qualified to handle your case. If you or someone you love were hurt in a car accident, it is wise to contact a car accident attorney so that you can get information on how to make a claim against the at-fault party’s insurance company or file a lawsuit against said party if necessary. The damages that can be recovered in a car accident claim or lawsuit are meant to take care of the many expenses you may be faced with after an accident. Car accident injuries can be severe and for many victims, medical treatment can add up to thousands of dollars. Meeting with a car accident lawyer can facilitate the claims process. At Suarez and Montero, our policy is that if you don’t recover, we won’t charge you a dime. Not to mention, we also provide free slip and fall accident consultations where we evaluate the facts of your case and provide you with an overview of potential courses of action you may take. Our lawyers can provide you with efficiency, experience, vital information, and can help obtain the compensation you need to recover from your injury. We are available 24/7 to give you a free, no risk case consultation.
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