Your attorney will want to see the police report, any medical records you have, any photos you have taken, any damage estimates for your vehicle, the dec sheet for your insurance and any other documents you may have. Your attorney will be able to instruct you on all the steps necessary to preserve your rights. Our office strongly recommends that you be very careful when dealing with insurance companies. Insurance companies do not make millions of dollars every year by freely giving out money. They are in the business of insuring people, but more importantly, you should understand that they are in the business of making money.
Insurance companies understand that after an accident a person is very vulnerable.
They will use this to their advantage and attempt to gain any edge possible. Our office advises that you should not talk to the other party s insurance carrier until you have spoken with a lawyer. You should contact an attorney experienced in dealing with insurance companies to represent your interests. Most insurance policies require that you notify your own insurance company of an accident. When possible, you should seek legal counsel before contacting the insurance company.