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Whether commuting to the market or work, picking up groceries at the store or bringing your kids home from school–whether driving for fun, profit, convenience of necessity-there’s an understanding that our fellow drivers in vehicles would obey traffic regulations and drive sensibly. But in the crowded San Francisco Bay Area, not all drivers put safety first.
All too likely here are drivers who drive negligently under the influence or speed crazily. In particular, many vehicles need fixing up. Malfunctioning turn signals; broken headlights; and worn brakes are all problems that commonly arise.
Therefore, one needs to be prepared and alert. It is important to know the first steps one should take after being involved in an accident, both for your own safety and so that you can get compensation. This is especially important in the age of distracted drivers.
All types of vehicular accidents, from minor scrapes to major crashes are covered in the guidelines below.
Notifying the police, and making a report of any car accident. Their files are important in proving fault and winning compensation. The police will record the particulars of everyone involved and gather each person’s individual account of what happened.
It’s recommended that you collect the information yourself if possible, but be advised: there is a good chance people who are responsible for large losses behind the wheel will not want to talk. For example, there are many drivers without a valid license or insurance. Under such circumstances, police officers are usually better able than prosecutors to obtain necessary documentation and reliable accounts.
Be sure to obtain contact information and insurance data from the other drivers involved. Even if such details seem trivial, for both your records and to help an auto accident lawyer prepare a claim they are quite important. If there are witnesses to the accident, get their contact information. Note their initial reactions and important observations. Witness accounts are also key to confirming what actually happened, and in establishing who or where the fault lies.
Don’t forget that although traffic cameras can be seen everywhere, they aren’t always in good working condition or able to record the entire scene of a car accident. This is especially true in less crowded areas or smaller streets.
Additionally, there may not be available traffic camera footage to review in more secluded zones of the bay area or at more minor side street intersections.
See a doctor as soon as possible after an accident. The surge in adrenaline can hide serious injuries. These delayed symptoms, including whiplash injury and back injuries may not show until later. Having a medical record right from the beginning gives your case more strength.
Given the many drivers who do not have adequate documentation, or drive recklessly on dangerous roads marked by steep declines and hairpin turns at times of heavy rainfall, when one has any collision-related incidents or injuries one should turn immediately to an experienced car accident attorney.
Northern California Auto Accident Law Firm, representing victims of motor vehicle accidents and their families, with more than two and a half decades of litigation experience and a reputation for results.
The Law Office of Daniel H. Rose stands out as a distinguished San Francisco law firm specializing in car accident cases, including those involving injuries or fatalities. Our approach is characterized by highly effective legal advocacy, personalized attention, and a deep commitment to those affected by accidents and wrongful death. Statistics from the NHTSA reveal that annually, over 23,000 fatalities and roughly 2.8 million injuries occur in U.S. passenger car and light truck accidents. Many of these incidents, which often lead to disability in 10% of victims, result from negligence such as disregarding traffic signals, inadequate attention while driving, unsafe lane changes, speeding, distracted driving, fatigue, or driving under the influence.
In the event of an automobile accident, it’s crucial to consult an experienced auto accident attorney promptly. Delays in seeking legal representation can lead to loss of crucial evidence, witnesses becoming unavailable, and potential disadvantages in dealing with insurance companies.
Our law firm focuses exclusively on personal injury cases including auto, bicycle, motorcycle, pedestrian, and truck accidents, along with wrongful death claims. Upon undertaking your auto accident injury case, our immediate actions include:
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When it comes to negotiating with insurance companies and injury claims, many people have a shared misconception that they can handle things themselves. But in case of serious injury, this approach is not recommended. Insurance companies, predictably enough, see profit first and give unrepresented claimants low compensation offers.
Insurance providers may seem cooperative at first, promising fair compensation. However, they often employ tricks to weaken the victim’s case when making allowances. Such include sending someone requesting recorded statements about accidents and injuries and arranging medical examinations by their doctors; then offering an unfairly low settlement amount.
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