Sacramento Auto Accident Lawyer

Auto Accidents

More than five million motor vehicle accidents occur each year. If you've suffered an injury in an auto accident, get medical attention immediately. Contact Sacramento auto accident lawyer Frank D. Penney to ensure that you receive fair treatment from the insurance companies, and assist you in recovering any damages to which you may be entitled, including lost wages, medical bills, pain and suffering, and property damages. One of our qualified auto accident lawyers will advise you of your rights and what course of action you must take to preserve your rights.

What do I do when I'm involved in an auto accident?

• Don't leave the scene of the accident.
• Your first consideration is everyone's wellbeing. If anyone has suffered serious injuries, contact 911, and request an ambulance. Never attempt to move an injured motorist unless he or she is in imminent danger.
• Call the police. The police report is especially important if you were hit by an uninsured motorist. If the police will not respond to the scene, file your report over the telephone, get the officer's name and badge number, find out how you can secure a copy of the report, and get a copy as soon as possible.
• If no one is seriously injured, record the accident scene to the best of your ability. If you have a camera, snap pictures from as many angles as possible. If you do not have a camera, sketch the scene on paper. Document the time of day, weather conditions, directions of travel for all vehicles involved, estimated speed of travel, and the details of the collision.
• Move your car off the road, but remain close to the scene of the accident.
• Exchange names, addresses, telephone numbers, driver's license numbers, and insurance information with all other drivers. Get the names, addresses and phone numbers of any pedestrians involved in the accident. Record the license tag numbers of all vehicles involved.
• If there are any witnesses to the accident, get their names and phone numbers, if possible. If the witnesses will talk with you, document their comments as thoroughly as possible.
• Admit no responsibility at the scene of the accident, and don't discuss the details of your insurance policy.
• If the police respond, be polite and cooperative.
• If you've been injured, seek medical attention immediately. You want to document your injuries as soon after the accident as possible.
• Report the accident to your insurance company.
• Call Sacramento auto accident lawyer Frank D. Penney