Contacting Police after a Car Accident

After you are involved in a car accident, one of the very first things you should do is to contact the police. Even if you think your accident was minor, no one was injured, or there was little property damage, you'll want an officer on-hand to assess the situation. A police officer will come to the scene of the accident, document any injuries and/or property damage, and then file a police report. Should you decide to file a lawsuit later, having a police report on-hand will be most helpful.

After your crash, you may decide to move forward with a claim to seek monetary damages. If you decide that this is something you want to do, arrange a time to speak with a personal injury lawyer in your area as soon as possible. By working with an attorney, you'll have a litigator on your side that can help you pursue maximum damages for your injuries, auto repairs, and emotional suffering.