What to do at the Scene of
a Car Accident

Chattanooga, Tennessee

When you are involved in a car accident in Chattanooga, Tennessee, there are several steps you will need to take to ensure both your safety and future compensation. Taking time to follow these steps will go a long way in helping determine fault, assess damages, and solidifying your claim to your insurance company, while also providing all pertinent information in potential personal injury suits you may need to file.

First Steps in a Car Accident

Follow these steps at the scene of the car accident:

• Contact emergency personnel
• Do not move your vehicle until the police arrive on the scene
• Obtain the name, address, and insurance information of the other driver
• Obtain the name and contact information of all witnesses
• Take notes about:
• The position of the vehicles
• All damages and impact points
• The behavior of the other driver, including any indication of drug or alcohol use
• If possible, take pictures to accompany your notes

Next Steps in a Car Accident

Once you have left the scene of the accident it is important to:

• File a complete and thorough police report within 5 days
• Contact your insurance company as soon as possible
• Receive a thorough medical exam, even if you don’t appear to have sustained any serious injuries
• Contact an experienced Tennessee car accident attorney

Steps to Take With Insurance

Your insurance company will need to be notified of the accident as soon as possible. Waiting to file a claim can result in your insurance company denying you benefits, and make the process for obtaining compensation much more difficult. When you talk with your insurance company do not, under any circumstances:

• Admit to liability
• Accept any insurance estimates without your attorney
• Sign an insurance waiver or release
• Accept any settlement before you have gone over it with your attorney

If you live in or around Chattanooga, Tennessee and have been involved in a car accident, please contact the law offices of Herbert Thornbury, for professional assistance in receiving the full compensation you are due.

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