If you have been involved in an automobile accident and the accident was the result of carelessness or negligence of the other driver then you have the right to claim compensation for any injuries that you sustained and any damage to your vehicle. Although in most cases the compensation comes from a settlement that you make with the insurance company of the at-fault party, there are times when the settlement comes as the result of a law suit brought against the responsible party by your car accident attorney in Cincinnati.
Although you have the right of compensation, to protect it you must document the affair and have tremendous patience and perseverance. Trying to settle a contentious car accident claim without falling back on litigation can be hard but when you and your car accident attorney in Cincinnati are armed with data which will support your claim, the pair of you can often negotiate a satisfactory settlement without going to court.
Documentation is of paramount importance:
Often a car accident results in injuries to the drivers, passengers or even by-standers. The most important thing is to seek medical attention for the injured right away. If you were not injured you can help yourself with your claim by being aware enough to document everything you can on the spot. Good strong evidence is the key to a successful outcome of your claim.
Witnesses: If there were eye witnesses to the accident talk to them and get as much information as you can on what they observed. Get their personal details and ask them if they would be willing to provide a written or oral statement to the investigating authorities; the more collaborating information that you can get the better to support your claim.
Police: Unless the accident is insignificant, involve the police. Police involvement adds a new dimension to your claim; a police report carries a lot of weight with insurance companies. In many cases the person who caused the accident will try to get you to keep the police out of it, don’t listen to them, if your car is extensively damaged or if there are injuries call the police and that is all there is to it. Your number one priority is yourself unless the other driver was injured and then look after getting medical attention for him or her but never get drawn into being “a nice guy”, complete documentation and a police report are important in establishing your claim.
If you need a car accident attorney in Cincinnati area you are invited to contact the law firm of Tina R. Mills, LLC.
