{"id":2454,"date":"2019-09-09T17:15:26","date_gmt":"2019-09-09T17:15:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/?p=2454"},"modified":"2019-09-09T17:15:26","modified_gmt":"2019-09-09T17:15:26","slug":"what-kind-of-evidence-should-i-collect-after-a-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chblawfirm.com\/blog\/what-kind-of-evidence-should-i-collect-after-a-car-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"What Kind of Evidence Should I Collect After a Car Accident?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

After being involved in a car or truck accident, there\nare many important steps to take in order to protect yourself from the\nnegligent party and their insurance carrier denying liability. The first and\nmost important step is to contact the police and emergency services and obtain\nmedical attention. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From there, if physically possible, it is wise to collect a fundamental amount of evidence from all parties involved to ensure you are well-prepared for an impending insurance or personal injury claim. The evidence will be used by both parties\u2019 insurance companies to determine which company should be responsible for paying the other party\u2019s vehicle damages and personal injury damages.\u00a0 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn what kind of evidence you need to collect after a car accident. <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Car Crash Evidence to Collect<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Once you receive medical care from on-scene emergency\npersonnel, you should gather up as much evidence as you can from all drivers\nand passengers involved in the accident, as well as, potential witnesses. If\nyou are not physically capable of doing so, you can ask a police officer to\nassist you, or delegate the task to someone else at the accident site. If these\noptions are not available to you, an attorney can possibly provide\nassistance.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The investigating officer will also obtain some of\nthis information so it is always vital to call 911 after being involved in a\ncollision and always wait for an officer to arrive at the scene to write the\nreport. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

✒ Driver\u2019s Information
\u274aThe first piece of evidence you should collect is the at-fault driver\u2019s information.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

✒ Full Name<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✒ Contact Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✒ Drivers\u2019 License Number<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✒ Insurance Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✒ Vehicle Information<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✒ CDL Number (if a truck driver)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✒ Company Name (if a commercial vehicle)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✒ Cargo Being Transported (if a commercial truck)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✒ Photographs
\u274a Using your phone or a camera, take as many pictures of the accident site as you can.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

✒ Vehicle Damages (all vehicles involved)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✒ Nearby Street Lights, Signs & Intersections<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✒ Personal Injuries<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✒ Insurance Cards<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✒ Other Involved Drivers<\/p>\n\n\n\n

✒ Witnesses
\u274a Witness statements and testimonies are key in any type of accident claim. Do not be shy or scared to ask onlookers for their contact information, as their statements might be needed to prove the facts of your case later on. Witnesses can be other drivers, pedestrians, store clerks, onlookers, and anyone else that happened to see the accident happen.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indiana Car Accident Attorneys<\/strong> <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Call The Law Office of Craven, Hoover, & Blazek P.C. at 317-881-2700<\/strong> to make a car accident claim in Indianapolis<\/a>, Indiana and throughout Indiana. Our seasoned car accident attorneys are prepared to recover the full and fair compensation you deserve after being injured in an accident that was not your fault. Not only do we offer free consultations, we never collect lawyer fees unless we recover a settlement for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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