Colleyville personal injury attorney David Hart discusses the importance of getting the right evidence following a Texas car accident. The last thing you want is to not have enough evidence to prove your case.
There are key pieces of evidence that you will want to obtain, even before you contact a Colleyville personal injury attorney. This will help you build a successful case and obtain the settlement that you deserve.
First, insist that the police prepare an accident or crash report and then obtain a copy.
Second, take as many pictures of the car accident scene as possible, before anyone leaves. Use your cell phone or digital camera and make sure that you take pictures of every vehicle involved in the accident.
Third, get as much identification information about everyone involved in the accident, such as names, phone numbers, addresses, date of births, insurance information and driver's license numbers, as you can. Keep in mind that the name of the insured person on the insurance card may not be the actual driver. Also, collect contact information from all of the witnesses to the crash.
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Transcript
There are critical pieces of evidence that you need to gather immediately after a car accident, ideally before contacting a lawyer. First, obtain the accident report if the police have made one. When you contact the authorities, insist that they file a crash report.
Next, take clear and detailed photographs of all vehicles involved, not just your own. Even if your car shows minimal damage, the other vehicles might have significant damage that can support your case. Use your phone or digital camera to capture pictures at the scene if possible.
Make sure to get the name, address, driver's license number, date of birth, and phone number of all drivers involved in the accident. Often, people overlook this and come to me with only insurance information, which may not reflect who was actually driving at the time of the accident.
In addition, collect the names, phone numbers, and addresses of any witnesses at the scene. Different witnesses may have seen different aspects of the accident, providing valuable perspectives. This information is vital, even if the other driver admits fault, as insurance companies often conduct their own investigations and may not agree with the driver’s initial statement. In some cases, the driver might even change their story later, leaving you without evidence if you don’t have witness information.
Lastly, make sure to get the insurance information of the other drivers, including the company’s name, policy number, and the insured party's contact details. This information is essential to ensure a smooth claim process and to protect your interests.
