Columbus Ohio Auto Accident Lawyers
What to Do Following a Motor Vehicle Accident
- Insist that a report be filed with the police,
sheriff or state highway patrol.
- Obtain names, addresses and telephone numbers of all
witnesses.
- Photograph the accident scene, including all vehicles
involved (before repairing) and any visible injuries (cuts, bruises).
Professional photographs are generally preferable, but not essential.
- Talk to no one about the motor vehicle accident or
injuries other than your personal physician or lawyer.
- Sign nothing without consulting an experienced Ohio
accident lawyer. Truthful statements made in an attempt to be helpful can
easily be misinterpreted and turned against you.
- Tell your physician or surgeon exactly how the injury
occurred and describe all symptoms and complaints. Be sure to report
memory problems, confusion or disorientation, however minor these things
may seem at the time.
- Begin keeping a diary of how the injury or death
affects your life. In particular, write down all medical related visits
and everything that causes you physical pain, frustration or worry.
- Obtain and keep receipts for all expenses relating to
the collision.
- Consult an experienced motor vehicle accident lawyer
before paying a ticket or appearing in court, even if you believe you were
partially at fault. Admissions made in traffic court could unfairly hurt
your case.
CPAS
The Columbus,
Ohio law firm of Clark, Perdue, and List has extensive experience
handling motor vehicle accident claims throughout Ohio. If requested, we will
meet you--in your home or at the hospital, if necessary--to explain your legal
rights and make suggestions for immediate action on your claim.
