If you are injured as the result of the negligence of someone else it is important that a document what caused your injury. Collecting as much evidence is possible to support your claim is crucial, and will almost always make it easier to settle your claim that its full value. If a lawsuit is necessary to get the insurance company to pay your damages, the evidence collected early on becomes even more critical. That is why what happens in the time immediately following your injury may make the difference in your being treated fairly.
All Injury Cases:
Call 911 to get help for anyone who was injured.
Gather the information listed below. If you would like a copy of our accident guide please write or call our office and will be happy to send an accident guide to you for each of your vehicles.
Do Not discuss the collision with anyone, excepting answer questions asked by police officers.
Do Not take any blame for the incident.
Do Not talk to the other side's insurance company, and do not sign anything.
Call us immediately for a free consultation. The time right after the incident in the crucial to fair resolution of your claim.
Always take photographs of the injuries and damages. This includes photographs of your vehicle in an automobile collision. If possible photograph any other vehicles involved in the collision. Multiple photographs taken from multiple angles should be taken of the damage to your car. Take photographs of any visible injuries you have, including bruises, cuts, scrapes, or stitches.
Automobile Collisions:
Write down the license number(s) of other vehicles involved.
Obtain insurance and drivers license information from all other drivers.
Obtain police officers names and badge numbers.
Obtain names, addresses & telephone numbers of any witnesses.
Take pictures of other vehicles involved in the collision.
Take pictures of the surrounding location and roadway, paying special attention to skid marks and debris on the roadway.
Take pictures of the surrounding area.
Slip and Fall Incidents:
Obtain names, addresses and telephone numbers of any witnesses.
Take photographs (as soon as possible) of the location where you fell, especially the walking surface. Pay a special attention to any warning signs, cones, or any rugs or other floor coverings.
Save the shoes and outer clothing you were wearing at the time you fell. Place them inside separate plastic bags and seal each so any materials stuck to them in the fall will be preserved. Do not wash the clothing.
Animal Attacks:
Call Animal Control and report the attack.
Obtain the name, address and telephone number of the animal's owner.
Obtain the dog license information, including the license number.
Remember, the time right after you are injured can be crucial in making your claim. Evidence is gathered, witnesses interviewed and the other important facts are developed and preserved. Also there are time limits for making a claim. As you can see, to protect your rights, it is important that you call Bohm & Jones as soon as possible. You can reach us at 602.635.1384.
Bohm & Jones, P.C.
2141 East Camelback Road, Suite 100
Phoenix, Arizona 85016-4723
Phone: 602.635.1384
Fax: 602.840.0425
www.bojolaw.com
