- September 28, 2024
- Tucker Law
- Car Accident Lawsuits
The moments after a car accident can be a blur. You may be answering questions asked by the police and being assessed by emergency medical technicians, all of which can distract you from one very important thing you need to do — exchange essential driver and vehicle information with the other party. This is not only a part of the process required by New York law, but it also makes it easier to file a claim and get compensation. This is particularly important if your injuries are severe enough to allow you to step outside of New York’s no-fault laws and file a lawsuit against the liable party. But what information do you have to exchange?
At Tucker Lawyers, our team of personal injury attorneys offers some guidance on what you need to do right after an accident. Our decades of experience can help you get fair compensation to cover your losses.
Schedule a consultation with our lawyers by calling (516) 399-2364.
Essential Driver and Vehicle Information
What Details Should You Ask for?
By law, you must stop at the scene of the car accident and exchange information with the other person. Not doing so can result in your being charged with a hit and run.
You want to begin by asking for personal information. That means getting the full name and address of all of the drivers involved in the crash and offering your own. You must also get vehicle information on all of the vehicles involved in the accident. You need to get the license plate info as well as the name of the insurance company and the policy number. Not everyone will have insurance or know their policy number, so just try to get as much information as possible.
Additional Important Details
After a car accident, it can help significantly to think of what a personal injury lawyer might find useful when filing a claim. Contact information from any eyewitnesses, for example, can offer corroborating testimonies. You also want to take time to write down what happened in your own words and include the exact time the accident occurred, as well as how you’re feeling physically and emotionally.
It’s also vital that you take pictures of the cars involved, as well as the injuries you sustained. You can also take pictures of road signs, the positioning of traffic lights, road conditions, and anything else you think could help. All of these additional crucial details can significantly assist our team in putting together a clear claim.
How to Exchange Information Effectively
What if the Other Driver Refuses to Cooperate?
When considering how to exchange information effectively, you need to remember to keep the conversation to the point and not engage in argument. Even if the other driver starts blaming you for the accident, don’t take the bait; instead, insist on getting the necessary information.
Of course, everything can be much tougher to do if the other person is uncooperative. If they refuse to exchange information with you, you need to remain polite and calm. Write down the car’s make and model, the license plate number, and a description of the driver, as well as any passengers in the vehicle. Immediately call the police if you haven’t done so already. If they are already on site, have them intervene so that you can get the information you need.
It’s also essential that you contact our team of New York car accident lawyers. We will guide you through the process of filing a claim, even if you weren’t able to exchange information with the other driver.
With decades of experience under our belts, our team at Tucker Lawyers offers tenacious representation that has helped clients recover millions in settlements and jury awards.
Our Team of Car Accident Lawyers Can Help
It may look simple to file a claim to recover losses. It’s not — especially if you’re filing a lawsuit against the person who caused the accident. You need New York car accident lawyers who will gather the evidence necessary to prove you deserve compensation. At Tucker Lawyers, we have decades of experience helping clients through car accident claims, so we know exactly the kind of evidence to gather.
We also know how to negotiate with insurance companies. This is one of the most challenging aspects of filing a claim, because insurers are not out to help you. They’re always searching for some way to keep from paying you what you deserve. If you try to negotiate with them on your own, they could push you to accept a low offer. We know how to effectively negotiate with them to avoid these issues.
If they keep refusing to negotiate fairly or insist on blaming you for the accident, we can also take your case to court. To have the opportunity to recover fair compensation, you never want to go to court without representation. We will clearly present the facts and demonstrate that you were not to blame for the accident.
Another major way we can help you is to offer support. Experiencing an accident and going through the claims process can be significantly stressful. We offer guidance and can answer any questions you may have. We’re available at all times for our clients and focus on communicating regularly so that you’re not left with added worries or stresses.
Trust Our Experienced New York Car Accident Lawyers
Suffering losses because of someone else’s conduct can leave you overwhelmed. What are your options? Can you recoup damages? With a team of dedicated lawyers, you can file a personal injury claim and get compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and even the pain and suffering you’ve experienced.
At Tucker Lawyers, we’ll aggressively advocate for you in negotiations with insurance companies, as well as in court, if that becomes necessary. You can focus on healing from your injuries while we take care of the legalities.
Contact the team of experienced car accident attorneys at Tucker Lawyers by calling us at (516) 399-2364.
Managing Attorney John. J. Tucker, Esq.
John has personally handled thousands of clients who were victims of another’s negligence and fights relentlessly for their rights. John enjoys bringing closure to a client’s matter so that the injured party can move forward with their life. His background enables him to evaluate complex liability related claims and bring resolution to claims in a record time frame. [ Attorney Bio ]