What to Do After a Car Accident

The lawyers at Attorney Law Federal Way can help you navigate recovering for your personal injuries suffered in a car accident. Below are a few steps to consider taking after a car accident.

Call the police. Depending on the area, the severity of the injuries involved, and how busy they
are, the police may not be able to come to the scene of the crash. However, it’s always a good
idea to call them. If they do come, they will be able to create a police report that will hold a lot of
important information about the accident.

Take photographs. If you have a smartphone, use it to take photographs of both cars involved in
the accident. Take photographs of the other driver’s license plate number, their VIN number,
their driver’s license, and all of their insurance and contact information. Take a photo of the
street signs where the crash happened, and also take photos of any injuries you may have
suffered. If you do not have a smartphone, write down this information with as many details as
possible.

Seek medical attention. If necessary, you should go to the doctor as soon as possible.
Sometimes, the soft tissue injuries common in a car accident like back strains, sprains, and
whiplash, don’t show up until a couple hours after the crash. Expect to feel more pain once your
adrenaline subsides.

Report the claim to your insurance company. Give them the insurance details of the other
driver involved, as well as any other information you recorded that might be helpful about the
accident.

Consult with an attorney. If you think you might have a claim for damages after a car accident,
talk to an attorney about it. They can help you decide if it is worth pursuing. They can tell you
what to expect. And, they can help you recover the monetary damages you deserve.

Contact Attorney Law Federal Way to talk about your claim.