What To Do After An Accident

Pensacola, Florida, Injury and Accident Attorney

Coping with injuries or the death of a loved one following a motor vehicle accident can be an overwhelming experience. Talk to an attorney with the experience and perseverance to take charge of the situation and help you recover maximum compensation for your injuries. With over five decades of combined experience, the lawyers at the Law Firm of Stephen T. Holman, P.A. are here to help you achieve justice.

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What To Do After An Auto Accident

No one expects them, but accidents happen. If you are injured in an accident, what you say and do can affect how much you recover. Please keep this guide in your glove compartment and follow the steps listed in case of an accident. They will help you get the information needed to resolve your personal injury claim and get the maximum recovery for your injuries.

IF AN ACCIDENT HAPPENS:

Call 911 to get help for anyone badly hurt.

GATHER THE INFORMATION listed on the opposite pages.

DO NOT DISCUSS the accident with anyone, except to answer questions asked by police officers.

DO NOT TAKE ANY BLAME for the accident.

CALL US IMMEDIATELY FOR A FREE CONSULATION. We will explain your rights and duties, and fight to obtain the maximum recovery for you.

RECORD THIS INFORMATION:

OTHER DRIVER'S

Name

________________________________________________________________

Address
______________________________________________________________

Home Phone #
_________________________________________________________

Work Phone #
_________________________________________________________

Driver's License #
______________________________________________________

Date of Birth
__________________________________________________________

Insurance Co.
_________________________________________________________

Policy #
______________________________________________________________

OTHER VEHICLE'S

Make / Model

_________________________________________________________

Year
_________________________________________________________________

License #
_____________________________________________________________

Vehicle ID #
__________________________________________________________

Owner's Name
________________________________________________________

Address
______________________________________________________________

Phone #
______________________________________________________________

WITNESSES (INCLUDING PASSENGERS)

Name
_______________________________________________________________

Address
_____________________________________________________________

Phone #
_____________________________________________________________

Name
_______________________________________________________________

Address
______________________________________________________________

Phone #
______________________________________________________________

Officer
_______________________________________________________________

Department
___________________________ Badge #
_________________________

DIAGRAM OF ACCIDENT:

Draw the positions of both cars before, during and after the accident. Include Traffic signs, stop lights and street lights.

Date / Time of Accident
_________________________________________________

Weather Conditions
____________________________________________________

Road Conditions
_______________________________________________________

Location
_____________________________________________________________

Notes
________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

AFTER THE ACCIDENT:

  • CALL US IMMEDIATELY. The time right after the accident can be vital to your claim. Evidence is gathered, witnesses are interviewed and other factors in the case are developed. Also, there are time limits for making claims. Thus, call us as soon as possible.

  • CALL EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU WERE PARTLY AT FAULT. We may still be able to get you a recovery.

  • DO NOT TALK TO THE OTHER SIDE’S INSURANCE COMPANY without first consulting us. You are not legally obligated to speak to the other insurance company.

  • DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING without first consulting us.



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Located in Pensacola, Florida, the Law Firm of Stephen T. Holman, P.A. represents clients with personal injury and wrongful death accident claims throughout Florida and Alabama, such as the communities of Tallahassee, Tampa, Jacksonville, Miami, and Pensacola. In addition, we are experienced pursuing claims resulting from accidents occurring on major Florida highways, such as I-10, I-110, Highway 90, Highway 29, Highway 98, and other major interstates and roadways. Leon County • Hillsborough County • Duval County • Miami-Dade County • Scandia County • Baldwin County • Conecuh County • Covington County • Mobile County