Manchester Car Accidents
Unfortunately automobile collisions occur everyday. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported 1,287 automobile accidents in Tennessee in 2006. Burch & Clarke has experienced Manchester car accident attorneys who can assist you in filing a car accident claim. Whether you or a loved one have been involved in a minor fender bender or a major collision it is important to recover damages for personal injury, property damages, and medical bills.
What to Expect During the Litigation Process for Auto Collisions
Automobile wrecks often leave people and their families hurt physically, mentally, and financially. It is important that you stay organized with documents and facts after your accident so that you can build a strong case for your lawsuit. You should expect to be asked for information from the scene of the accident by personal injury lawyers and insurance companies. This information includes:
- Pictures from the scene of the accident
- Police officer information
- Information on all parties involved
- Including witness names, model and make of the cars involved and license plate numbers
- Information from the other driver’s license
- Insurance information
- Policy holders name and other information
You should expect to act promptly in contacting your insurer and personal injury attorney, as there are specific time limits in Tennessee for filing auto accident claims. If you do not act in a timely manner after vehicular accidents you will miss the opportunity to file your claim.
Filing a Car Accident Claim
The Manchester car accident lawyers at the Law Office of Burch & Clarke will help you in filing a car accident claim after you or a loved one has been involved in a vehicular accident. The following is a guideline of steps for filing a car accident claim and what to do prior to meeting with our personal injury law firm’s attorneys.
1. Once you have been involved in an automobile collision it is important to immediately dial 911 to report the accident and to get an official police report. If you suspect the other driver to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol make sure to make a point of letting the officer responding to the scene know.
2. While at the scene of the accident do not move your car unless it is creating a danger to yourself and others by being there. Once the police have been called take note of your surroundings including information about the other vehicle. This includes everything from their license plate to damage to their car.
3. Exchange information with all other parties involved. This information should include license information, insurance and contact information. If there are witnesses get their information as well. Once you have exchanged information you should take pictures of the accident. Remember even a cell phone picture can help your case when it goes to court.
4. If you are in need of medical attention keep all records of bills and treatments.
5. Contact your insurance company as soon as possible, failing to do so in a timely manner can lead to them refusing to pay for your accident claim.
6. Once you have completed the above steps get in touch with a Manchester car accident law firm so that you can begin building your case so that you can receive the compensation that you are entitled to.
