Your Car Accident Checklist

No one wants to get into a car accident, but the fact is that they happen and with ever-growing congestion issues all across New York City, and more cars on the road than ever before, vehicle accidents are bound to happen. According to the team at Levine & Wiss, considered the best accident lawyers Brooklyn has in practice, more car accident claims are being filed each and every year, and all too often, in the heat of the moment, individuals will often make mistakes and not know how they should react following such a situation. No matter what the situation might be and the details of the accident, there are a few specific things you need to know and a step by step process you should always follow in the event of a car accident in NYC. In this article, we will be going over the things you need to do immediately following any type of auto accident in New York City.

This might seem obvious, but in many cases, people will often think to themselves that it might be best to leave the scene - especially if they feel that they might have been at fault for the accident. The fact is that you aren’t the person to make that judgment, and it is not only morally wrong, but also highly illegal to leave the scene of any accident in New York City or pretty much anywhere else in the country. If you were involved in a motor vehicle accident in Brooklyn or any of the other parts of the city, its important that you stay on the scene and wait for the situation to be resolved, medical attention to arrive if needed, and any type of police intervention that may assist to clear the issue.

Whether or not there were any injuries, or you feel the damage was serious or not to your vehicle or the other party’s vehicle, its important that you contact the police. According to the team at Levine & Wiss, the best accident lawyers Brooklyn has in practice, that police report could end up being a vital part of your case if you have one. Oftentimes later on, whether its by the insurance companies, or your attorney, or during a trial, you will be asked why you don’t have a police report to substantiate your claim and that is something that is difficult to overcome.

While this list is not in any order, the fact is that your health and wellness comes first, and so this should be the most important thing you do following any type of car accident in NYC, especially if you, your passengers, or any of the other parties involved in the accident are suffering serious injuries. Immediately seek out medical attention, and in the event of a case or claim later on, you will want to ensure that these injuries are 100% documented. This is even the case if injuries seem minor at first, because you never know how bad things may get later on or if there was some other type of damage that was done internally that you might not see.

Whether or not you are looking to file a lawsuit or personal injury claim in NYC, the fact is that following any type of car accident you should always exchange information with the other party. While it is neither of your duties to determine who is at fault for the accident, you should always exchange information including your name, contact information, and insurance information.

You never know what will come up in court later and what will be kept and left out of the police report, so you should always do your diligence and do your best to document each and every aspect of the scene of the car accident to ensure that you know everything that happened exactly how it happened. Take photos of all damages, any injuries that might be visible, the area, the scene overall, the intersection, the conditions of the road if possible and anything else you can think of. The more photos and documentation you have the better!

For more information on what to do following your car accident, be sure to contact Levine & Wiss today and get your free case evaluation.