Important Evidence to Gather After a Car Accident in Dallas

Nobody expects to be involved in an accident when they get behind the wheel of their car. However, accidents happen daily in Dallas, so it is important to be prepared.

If you are involved in a Dallas car accident, there are several actions you can take to help protect your health and your right to recover compensation for your damages.

Steps to Take After a Dallas Car Accident

Knowing what to do after a car accident in advance is important for your safety and to protect your rights. Some helpful actions you can take include:

• Stop your vehicle and remain at the scene of the accident.
• Check for injuries and contact emergency medical services.
• If possible, move your vehicle out of the flow of traffic and to a safe nearby location.
• Turn on your hazard lights and use flares if available.
• Take photographs and video footage of the accident scene. Include the position and condition of the vehicles from multiple angles, any visible injuries, the condition of the road, any traffic signs or lights, and anything else that seems relevant to the accident.
• Exchange information with all involved parties, including names, phone numbers, insurance information, driver’s license, plate, and registration documentation.
• Get contact information from all eyewitnesses to the accident.
• Write down everything you can remember about the accident as soon as possible.
• Notify your insurance company.
• Seek a medical evaluation even if you think your injuries are not serious. Many debilitating injuries do not show immediate symptoms.
• Keep all follow-up appointments and follow your treatment plan.
• Contact an experienced Dallas car accident lawyer promptly.

Important Evidence to Support Your Car Accident Injury Claim

To support your car accident injury claim, we will need to prove the cause of the accident, the liability of the responsible parties, and the value of your damages. Some types of evidence we may use to prove your case include:

• Police reports and testimony of responding officers.
• Medical records.
• Proof of lost income such as pay stubs and income tax returns.
• Photographs of the accident.
• Video footage of the accident scene taken by you or another driver.
• Dashcam video footage from vehicles involved.
• Traffic camera and surveillance camera footage from nearby businesses and residences.
• Electronic data recording devices (black boxes) from involved vehicles.
• Eyewitness testimony.
• Expert witness testimony and reports such as from an accident reconstructionist, medical professional, or economic expert.
• Witnesses to your pain and suffering and the impact of the accident and your injuries.

You should consult an experienced Dallas car accident lawyer as soon as possible after your accident. At Bush & Bush Law Group, our attorneys act quickly to investigate your accident and to identify and help recover important evidence before it can be destroyed, lost, or compromised.

Why You Need a Dallas Car Accident Lawyer

An experienced Dallas car accident lawyer has the skills and resources to help you build your strongest case and recover maximum compensation.

They can investigate your accident to help determine its causes and the liable parties to maximize potential compensation sources. Your attorney can issue formal discovery to identify and recover important evidence to prove your claim.

Your attorney will help determine the full value of your claim, including all current and future damages, so you will know what a fair settlement of your case would be.

An experienced Dallas personal injury attorney will work to negotiate a fair settlement of your claim as quickly as possible and will hold the at-fault parties responsible for paying the full value of your damages.

Schedule a Free Consultation With a Bush & Bush Law Group Car Accident Attorney

The Dallas car accident attorneys at Bush & Bush Law Group have a proven record of recovering maximum client compensation. We want to help you get the justice and compensation you deserve.

Call (469) 977-7777 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.