It’s very difficult to keep a cool head after an auto accident. However, if you want to make sure you are covered, and ultimately compensated, for all of the damage done, you will need to keep track of the facts, you need to write the what, who, and where the accident occurred. If there are witness make sure you get their contact information.
Driver information: Obtain and exchange information with all other drivers such as name, license number, tag number, insurance company name, policy number.
Photographs: Take photographs of your injuries, the damage to all vehicles and of the scene of the accident in general.
Police Report: Get a copy of the accident report if police responded.
After The Accident:
Witnesses: Keep a record of all names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses.
Medical Expenses: Log all office visits, prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, laboratory services, physical therapy, hospital visits, treatments, medical documents, and x-rays, including names, dates of visits, amount charged and reasons for seeing the medical providers.
