Columbus Traffic Accident Lawyers
What to Do Following a Drunk Driving 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 incident or injuries
other than your personal physician or lawyer.
- Sign nothing without consulting an experienced
Ohio accident lawyer. Truthful statements you make in an attempt to be
helpful can easily be misinterpreted and turned against you.
- Tell your personal 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.
- Contact your local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (M.A.D.D.) for information and support.
- Begin keeping a diary of how the injury or
death affects your life and family. In particular, write down all medical
related visits and everything that causes physical pain, frustration or
worry.
- Obtain and keep receipts for all expenses
relating to the collision.
- Consult a 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.
Clark Perdue
The Columbus Ohio law firm of Clark Perdue has extensive
experience handling drunk driving 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. For a free
drunk driving accident consultation, please call us, or send a confidential e-mail.
We promise to respond promptly.
