What Actions To Contemplate After An Oregon Traffic Accident

Anytime you're in a car accident, there are several things you can do to help increase the speed of the process of recovering any damages you could have incurred. If you're able to do so, be sure you immediately write down the names of everyone involved in the accident, with their names and numbers, immediately after the accident occurs. Make sure the police have been called and gather the info about the officer on the scene. The officer should never give you any problem about getting their identity and badge number.


Come up with a rough drawing of the collision scene including the position of the vehicles during impact and where they were located after the accident. Also, look around the accident scene to see if there were any potential witnesses nearby. If your vehicle is being towed, get the identity of the towing company and the destination to where your vehicle is being towed. If it is possible, take pictures of the automobile accident scene. The police should do that, but it never hurts to have your own.


It's vital that you contact an Oregon accident attorney right after the accident, before conversing with the other driver's insurance company. At the scene you will need to give the police your statement, but immediately, write down your version of the accident, without leaving out any details.


Even if you are not the one who's at fault, it's a good idea to call your insurance company. Contact the police department managing the accident investigation and when it really is ready, get a copy of the police report. Ensure you keep all records of the collision, including the police report and any obtainable photos in one location for easy reference and keep them safe until such time as the crash and all related damages have been mitigated.


Garrett Hawkins is a law student in Oregon who writes about legal topic that interest him. Garrett hopes to be a personal injury lawyer someday, specializing in auto accidents, boating injuries, construction accidents laws and more. Garrett is especially interested in becoming a trial attorney in Portland focusing on Oregon personal injury law specializing in personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice law.