What To Do If You Are In An Auto Accident

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For over 28 years DIAMOND LAW OFFICES has been handling Personal Injury cases –
inclusive of automobile accidents, defective premises cases, defective sidewalk cases, slip and
fall cases, etc. – and have successfully obtained millions of dollars for our clients.

 

A large percentage of our cases come from prior clients, and there is a reason for that. We have
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your personal injury matters, but can only do that if you call us as soon as you sustain personal
injury.

 

 We handle all types of Personal Injury cases including automobile/motorcycle/taxi/bus accident

 cases, slip and fall cases, defective premises or sidewalk cases, fire and explosion cases,

 medical malpractice cases, product liability cases, etc. We also have a very successful practice

 in Social Security Disability/SSI claims – obtaining favorable decisions on most of those cases for our clients for over 28   years.

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 Auto accidents can happen to anyone. You can protect your legal rights by doing the right thing after an   accident occurs. This page gives you some steps you should take if you are involved in an auto accident. It also provides an   "Auto Accident Information" form at the bottom that you can print out and keep in your car to record information about the    accident, and then consult with us immediately.

 

STOPPING YOUR CAR

 

Stop your car. Leave it as close as possible to the place of impact without obstructing traffic. After stopping, remain at the scene of the accident.

 

CALLING THE POLICE

 

 Always call the police, particularly if someone has been injured. A police report of the accident will help your insurance claim   and any liability claims. Ask the officer for the accident report number, and get his/her name and badge number. Ask the police   officer to provide you with the information on the other vehicle, including the insurance information, and the owners and   operators information.

EXCHANGING INFORMATION WITH THE OTHER DRIVER

Exhange information with the driver of the other car. You should get all the information to complete the "Accident Information Form" included at the bottom of this page. Also make notes about the time of the day, weather conditions, road conditions, street lights, and length of skid marks. Make a diagram of the accident, noting the location of the vehicles, crosswalks, stop signs and traffic signals. Take names, address and phone numbers of all witnesses at the scene.

DO NOT ADMIT RESPONSIBILITY

When you exchange information with the other driver and give facts to the police, don't admit responsibility for the accident. Things you say can be used against you if there is a law suit. You may think that you are responsible for the accident and later learn that the other driver caused it, or was equally at fault. In addition, do not speak with anyone from the insurance company for the other driver. Otherwise you could jeopardize any case you might have. Just call and retain us immediately, and we will handle notification to the insurance carrier.


CALLING YOUR LAWYER

If you have been involved in an accident, we can advise you about your rights and responsibilities. The sooner you call, the better. We can handle the insurance carriers, aide you in completion of documents, investigate the case, speak to witnesses, etc. And remember, witnesses may forget the details of the accident, or may decide not to “get involved” if you wait too long.

Contact and retain DIAMOND LAW OFFICES at (516)228-0820 immediately after the accident and you can reduce your post accident/injury burdens, while expediting your case and the recovery of money damages that you deserve for your personal injuries and property damage.

FREE CONSULTATIONS 24 Hours a day, 7 Days a week.

Attorney fees are on a contingency basis – based upon recovery of monies for you. No recovery, no attorney fees.**

**Client remains responsible for expenses/disbursements costs of medical and expert reports and records/court fees, etc. payable at conclusion of case.


CLICK HERE TO VIEW AND PRINT THE ACCIDENT INFORMATION FORM

(Microsoft Word Document)