Boulder Auto Accident & Injury Attorney

Motor Vehicle Accident & Injury FAQ

What should I do if I’m involved in an auto accident?
The most important thing you can do after being involved in an accident in Boulder or Longmont is take notes.  Documenting the situation can be very beneficial to your personal injury claim later on.  Many times, people will forget little details that could make a big difference to a case, but the notes will ensure that important information is not forgotten.  Write down things like what you were doing, who you were with, where you were going, the weather, and any other details regarding what you saw, heard, or felt.  If any witnesses were there, make sure to record their information so they can be called upon at a later date should it become necessary. You should also record information related to your injury, including any pain, discomfort, anxiety, sleep loss, or any other problems that are not typically visible.

What information should I obtain from the other people involved in the accident?

• The full names of the drivers of all of the vehicles involved.
• The driver’s license numbers and addresses of all the drivers.
• The full names and addresses of any passengers inside the vehicles.
• The full names and addresses of any pedestrians or other parties involved in the accident.
• The full names, addresses, and phone number of any witnesses to the accident.

What determines who is responsible in an auto accident?
Figuring out who is at fault for causing an accident is a matter of deciding who was careless or negligent.  The process of determining liability can be very complicated, especially when multiple vehicles are involved in an accident.  If one person involved in an accident was less careful than another, the less careful one typically is responsible for paying at least a portion of the damages.  Legal liability may be established in any number of ways, and a Boulder auto accident lawyer will help you during this process. 

Should I speak to the other party’s insurance company if they call to question me?
No.  You should never speak to the other party’s insurance company because insurance adjusters have tricky ways of manipulating unaware injured victims so that they can pay the lowest amount of compensation possible.  Always politely tell them that you are not able to talk about the incident at this time, and quickly seek the advice of your Boulder personal injury attorney.   

Contact a Boulder Auto Accident Attorney at The Law Office of Edward Smith today with any questions you have regarding auto accident injuries!