Delaware Car Accidents

The Delaware car accident attorneys at Silverman McDonald & Friedman understand how upsetting and frightening it can be to be involved in a car accident. If you sustain personal injuries, even minor ones, it just makes the whole situation that much more frustrating and inconvenient. We will be happy to assist you with your personal injury claim; however, there are some important first steps you should take in order to preserve the integrity of your lawsuit.

Car Accident First Steps

In the midst of the chaos that ensues from a car accident it may be hard to remember all of these steps; however, even if you execute most of them it can significantly impact your lawsuit:

Don’t leave the scene of the accident – if you do you might be charged with severe criminal penalties.
Call for an ambulance if any driver or passenger is seriously injured.
Call for a law enforcement officer – make sure you get a copy of the accident report.
Write down your contact information, including insurance company name and phone number and give it to the other driver and in return, collect their contact and insurance information.
Speak to potential witnesses and get their account of the accident. Take down their contact information for future reference.
Call and schedule an appointment with Silverman, McDonald & Friedman.
Notify your insurance company.
If possible, take pictures, even if they are from your cell phone, of the accident scene and your injuries.
Retain, in an organized manner, any hospital or medical records, X-rays, hospital or doctor bills and prescription receipts.
Take your car to an independent auto body shop for an estimate on repairing the damage – likely your insurance company will send you to one of their evaluators so it is a good idea to have more than one opinion.
Don’t speak to the other party, or a representative from their insurance company, without permission from your attorney.

We Can Help You

The Delaware car accident lawyers at Silverman McDonald & Friedman will aggressively fight to protect your legal rights, and will promptly help you file your personal injury claim following a car accident. Call us at 302-888-2900 or fill out our online quick contact form to set up your first appointment to discuss the details of your case and plan a strong legal strategy on your behalf.