I Was Involved in a Motor Vehicle Accident in Phoenix. What Are Some Of The Things I Should Do Immediately After The Accident to Help my Case?

Motor vehicle accidents in Phoenix are very common. Each day hundreds of people are involved in accidents in and around Phoenix, Arizona. Personal injury claims involve those injured while in riding in cars and other motor vehicles. or while riding on a motorcycle. At Mueller Law Group we urge you to keep and record all information relevant to the accident including the other driver’s insurance and drivers license information.

Remember that safety is our most important concern. Here are a few things you should do if you are in car, motorcycle, or other motor vehicle accident in Phoenix.

  1. Stop your car, motorcycle or motor vehicle if it is clear, safe and legal.
  2. Move the automobile off the road if you need to.
  3. Turn off the ignitions of the cars, motorcycles, or other motor vehicles involved.
  4. Make sure everyone is ok and take note of any personal injuries sustained in the accident.
  5. Call the police and emergency medical services if medical attention is needed.

Once everyone has exited their cars and is safe, mark the scene of the accident with flares or something that is clearly visible during the day and night. Gather the names of all persons in the motor vehicles and their insurance and people who witnessed the accident. Make a quick diagram of where the car’s, motorcycle’s, or other motor vehicle’s occupants were seated and indicate the motor vehicles’ direction of travel and lane. Also note the date, time and weather conditions. Ask to see the other driver’s license and write down the number. Exchange insurance company information.

Record information:

Record all important information: witness’ names and contact information; names and contact information for everyone involved in the accident; license numbers; the year, make, model and color of all vehicles involved in the accident; and, the details of the accident, including date, time, location, road conditions, traffic controls, and weather conditions.

We recommend all personal injury and accident injury victims record all important information, including:

  • License numbers
  • The year
  • Make
  • Model
  • Color
  • Date
  • Time
  • Location
  • Road conditions
  • Traffic controls
  • and Weather conditions.

Take photographs:

We also encourage you to take photographs or video of the damaged car, SUV, motorcycle, or whatever motor vehicle you were in at the time of the collision. Also take photographs or video of your visible injuries. Proper documentation of the accident and your personal injuries will aid your case. That does not mean you should sneak a “PatientCam” into the hospital with you, but do take photographs or video.

Contact your insurance company:

Inform your insurance company of the car, motorcycle, truck, or other motor vehicle accident as soon as possible. But, do not give any statements about the accident or your injuries until after you have talked with us. If we take your case, we will be involved in any interviews or other communication you have with any insurance company representative to protect your rights and interests.

Remember do not discuss “fault” or make statements about the accident to anyone but the police. Get a copy of the police report of the motor vehicle accident from the local precinct.