| Dealing with the legality and red-tape requirements of | | | | insurance policy information. If possible, obtain the |
| filing a car accident claim with your insurance provider | | | | names and phone numbers of any eye witnesses |
| can be stressful and frustrating. When you make | | | | who may be willing to testify about the event of the |
| monthly payments to secure your protection in the | | | | accident. |
| event of an accident, there is no justification for your | | | | Collecting the right information at the scene of an |
| insurance provider's hesitance or negligence to assist | | | | accident can make filing a claim with your (or the |
| you with your claim. | | | | other driver's) insurance provider much easier. The |
| Following an Accident | | | | sooner you deal with the paperwork, the sooner you |
| If you have been involved in an automobile accident, | | | | can receive compensation for the wreck and put it |
| there are several things you should do to ensure that | | | | behind you. |
| it is handled according to your best interest. | | | | How an Attorney Can Help |
| First, verify that all parties involved in the accident | | | | If you were recently involved in an automobile |
| are okay. If medical help is needed, dial 9-1-1 | | | | accident, but your insurance providers are refusing to |
| immediately. After alerting medical personnel, it is | | | | assist you with your claim, you may want to hire an |
| imperative that you contact the police to file a | | | | experienced insurance claims attorney to defend your |
| report. Collect all information available to you, including | | | | rights and entitlements. |
| the other party's name, license plate number, and | | | | |