Traffic Accidents
If you live in the Dallas & Fort Worth area, traffic accidents are a fact of everyday life. These accidents encompass a vast number of situations including car accidents, drunk and intoxicated driving accidents, 18 wheeler trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents, bicycle and biking accidents, pedestrian accidents, etc. Losses resulting from traffic accidents can range from wrongful death to personal injuries, medical expenses, lost wages, as well as physical pain and suffering.
The only way you can be sure that your injury claim will be properly handled is to hire an experienced Dallas / Fort Worth area traffic accident lawyer to represent you. Not only will Robert C. Slim, Attorney at Law, know how to prepare your case for maximum value, he also knows how to properly negotiate your claim to get the highest possible settlement.
If you are involved in a traffic accident, it is important that you obtain as much information about the other driver as you can, including the driver’s name, address, telephone number, drivers license number and date of birth. You must also obtain name of the other driver’s insurance company and policy number. Be sure to note the year, make, model and license plate number of the other vehicle. If there are eye-witnesses to the accident, get their names, addresses and telephone numbers. If the other driver says he does not have any insurance, then make sure you still get as much of the informtion mentioned above. You will have to give this information to your insurance company when you report the claim. Attached is an Accident Information Form which you should print and keep in your vehicle in case you have an accident. This form will help you obtain the necessary information at the accident scene.
Sometimes a police officer will investigate the accident and make out an accident report that contains this information. However, many police departments have cut back on making police reports for less serious accidents and normally do not come to the scene unless there is a need to keep the peace or if the drivers are not cooperating with each other in exchanging information. If the police do make out a report, then investigating officer should give you a report number that you can use when you want to get a copy of the report.
At the accident scene, never be rude or confrontational with the other driver or police officers. Also, do not ever sign anything or put anything in writing about the events surrounding the accident or injuries unless you are required to do so by the investigating officer.
If you are the unfortunate victim of a traffic accident, then it is very important to get proper legal representation from an experienced traffic accident lawyer. Call or Contact Us now for free consultation and personal case review.