Many people do not realize of it, but when you're in a traffic accident there are a number of things you can do to speed up the procedure for getting any owed damages. If you're able to do so, make sure to immediately write down the names of everyone involved in the accident, along with their names and numbers, immediately after the accident occurs. Ensure the police have been called and gather the info about the officer on the location. There's no reason police officers should argue with you about rendering their name and badge number information to you.
It's advisable to sketch a quick drawing of the accident scene, including any positions of the autos at the time of impact and where they ended up. Also, search the accident scene to see if there are any potential witnesses nearby. If your auto is being towed, get the company name of the towing company and the place to where your vehicle is being towed. When possible, take pictures of the accident scene. The police should do that, but it never hurts to have your own.
Right away following the accident you should get in touch with an Oregon law firm and do not talk with the the other driver’s insurance provider until you have spoken to your own legal professional. At the scene you will need to give the police your statement, but at the earliest opportunity, write down your version of the accident, without dropping any details.
Even if you are not the one who's to blame, it's a wise decision to call your insurer. Contact the police department managing the accident investigation and when it really is ready, get a copy of the police report. Be sure to keep all records of the crash, including the police report and any obtainable photos in one place for convenient reference and keep them safe until such time as the accident and all related damages have been mitigated.
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