Chattanooga Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer
Chattanooga Motor Vehicle Accidents
In the United States, there are approximately 6 million motor vehicle accidents reported each and every year. During these millions of accidents, countless victims are injured and thousands of people are killed. In the state of Tennessee alone, over 1,000 people are killed each year during motor vehicle accidents, which is an alarming statistic considering these accidents are often preventable and caused by driver negligence.
Motor vehicle accidents are quite frequent, which is why it is important for people to know what they should do immediately after they have been involved in an accident with a car, truck, motorcycle or other type of vehicle. Below you will find useful information provided by our Chattanooga motor vehicle accident law firm on what information you should collect from other drivers and also information that you should gather that will help the outcome of your case, should you decide to take legal action in the future. This information will not only help you build a stronger case, but may also help you obtain monetary damages for your injuries and property damage.
Collecting Information from the Other Driver
At the Law Office of John Whitfield, we encourage motor vehicle accident victims to wait for police to arrive before requesting information from other drivers. Once police have arrived at the scene of the accident, you should ask them to help you collect the following information from the other driver:
- driver’s name
- driver’s phone number
- driver’s license plate number
- driver’s insurance information (insurance company name, proof of insurance)
- the driver’s address
Information that will Help Your Motor Vehicle Accident Case
After you have collected the other driver’s information, there is other information that you should try to obtain. First, if there were any people that witnessed the motor vehicle accident, you should try to collect their names, phone numbers and addresses. Second, you should take notes regarding the condition of the road, the accident scene and any property damage. If you have a camera, you should take pictures of the accident scene including the road, the vehicles and traffic signs. Third, speak with the police. Find out if any traffic citations were issued and also collect the names and badge numbers of the police officers that were present. All of this information can later be studied and used by your motor vehicle accident attorney, should you decide that you want to file a personal injury claim.
Tennessee Motor Vehicle Accident Law Firm
If you have been involved in a serious motor vehicle accident and have also been injured,
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