How to Preserve Car Accident Evidence for a Personal Injury Claim

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How to Preserve Car Accident Evidence for a
Personal Injury Claim
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• There are some steps To Preserve Car Accident
  Evidence For Personal Injury Claim
• Try to keep yourself calm
• Use advance warning devices 
• Call for help immediately
• Collect as much evidence as you can
• Get a bird's eye view
• start taking pictures of your own injuries
• Get the names and addresses of those involved in
  the accident
• Take advice from a personal injury attorney 

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Try to keep yourself calm

• DO NOT run away. Leaving the scene of the crime,
  especially if you are directly involved, will
  only make you look bad. Even if it wasn't your
  fault, the police might assume that it is, if you
  bolt. Breathe deeply and Instead, carefully move
  your vehicle from the highway to a safe side.

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Use advance warning devices

• Safety professionals have come to rely on road
  flares when they want to warn oncoming traffic
  and motorists about an accident site ahead.
  Flares were first used in the railroad industry
  to signal train conductors about how close they
  were to a train ahead of them.
• So, Once you are out of traffic, take out your
  advance warning devices (such as cones, flares,
  or reflectors) and put them around the accident
  scene to divert other cars away. 

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Call for help immediately

• After the car accident you can call for help like
  911, As well as the local police department and
  any of your family member. While you are waiting,
  see if maybe you can assist those who are
  wounded. DO NOT move those with severe injuries!
  Moving them would do more harm than good.

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Collect evidence

• Collecting Evidence May Have Strong Impact On
  Your Case
• Photos, Statements And Witness Accounts Can Be
  Essential
• So, while waiting for the police and/or ambulance
  unit, take this chance to collect as much
  evidence as you can. Once again, DO NOT move
  anything. If you have a camera or Smartphone with
  you, take pictures of the accident from multiple
  angles. Take photos of those injured as well with
  their permission.

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Get a bird's eye view

• Birds eye view means a view from a high angle as
  if seen by a bird in flight. If there is a tree
  or any elevation nearby, use it to get a bird's
  eye view.. So that you can identify all skid
  marks, dents, and vehicle position.
• Counting on law enforcers alone for evidence
  won't be enough to defend yourself should the
  other party file a lawsuit against you.
• you might need such evidence for your insurance
  claim too.

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start taking pictures of your own injuries

• There is an old Confucian or Chinese proverb that
  says, A picture is worth a thousand words.
• If youre involved in, personal injury
  case photos can be an effective tool to help
  prove your personal injury case.
• Take as many photographs as possible.
• Make sure you get several angles of the entire
  body, including shots zoomed in and zoomed out on
  cuts, bruises, casts, etc.
• Try not to smile or pose, as these personal
  injury case photos are for legal purposes

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Get the names and addresses of those involved in
the accident

• Before assessing property damage, make sure
  everyone involved in the accident is okay. Get
  medical attention for anyone who needs it.
• Get the names, numbers, addresses, drivers'
  license numbers, license plate numbers, and basic
  insurance information from all drivers involved.
  If there are passengers, also obtain their names,
  numbers, and addresses. In talking to other
  drivers, try to be cordial and cooperative.
• Give them your name and contact details too. They
  could be direct witnesses or passersby.

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How Choose Best Personal Injuries Attorney

• Experience pick an attorney/firm with years of
  experience that know what to do and how to do it
• Focus area pick an attorney/firm that focuses on
  your type of case
• Reputation choosing an attorney/firm that has a
  good reputation with insurance companies, court
  systems, etc., can benefit you when trying to
  obtain compensation
• Client Testimonials see what past clients have
  said about their experience working with the
  attorney/firm
• Personality it is important to feel comfortable
  with the attorney/firm and find the right fit for
  you
• There are uncountable firms related to the legal
  services which is provided car and personal
  injuries attorney.

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Why it is beneficial to hire a personal injury
attorney

• They are used to dealing with these types of
  cases and know how to deal with insurance
  companies- they know how much a reasonable
  settlement amount is
• They are experienced in getting compensation for
  damages you might not be aware you are entitled
  compensation for (ex mental suffering)
• They can help you pursue a lawsuit if necessary

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Take advice from a personal injury attorney 

• Your Attorney Can Help Collect Evidence But
  Acting Fast Is Advisable.
• As soon as you are able, seek legal advice from a
  personal injury attorney in your locality. Show
  him the pictures and/or videos you took, and
  discuss the case in detail. Even if the other
  party has not filed any legal action yet, it's
  important to ask about your options. Your
  attorney can evaluate the situation and answer
  all your questions. Don't wait until it's too
  late to get the right legal counsel. In the event
  that an injury claim is filed against you, you
  would already know the best course of action.

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Contact-US

• If you want to get your personal injury claim or
  car accident attorney then feel free to contact
  Alpine Law Group
• Phone Number800-984-4123
• Website https//www.alpinelawgroup.com/
• Address Alpine Law Group Corporate Headquarters
  Direct All Official Correspondence Here234 E.
  Colorado Blvd,Suite 720Pasadena, CA 91101