| Atlanta is a vibrant, beautiful city, but like any other | | | | injuries and damages sustained, it is crucial to gather |
| modern city in the US, auto accidents occur every | | | | as much factual evidence as possible. For example, |
| single day of the year. These include accidents caused | | | | getting the names and contact numbers of any |
| through drunken driving, recklessness or negligence. | | | | witnesses that may have seen the accident happen, |
| That is why many people suddenly find themselves | | | | and taking photographs of the scene. |
| the victim of an auto accident and in need of an auto | | | | 2. Getting the driver's information |
| accident attorney. They do not only cause severe | | | | Write down the names, addresses and contact details |
| trauma, pain and injury to the victims, but invariably lead | | | | of all the drivers involved, as well as insurance |
| to huge medical bills, vehicle repair bills and other | | | | company details and vehicle registration numbers. |
| expenses that need to be paid. That is why it is | | | | 3. Photographing Injuries |
| essential to hire an auto accident lawyer, or law firm | | | | Take photographs of any injuries sustained as well as |
| specializing in auto accident claims in order to be | | | | all damage to vehicles. |
| properly compensated for financial losses as well as | | | | 4. Getting copies of police reports |
| pain and suffering. | | | | It is also a good idea to get copies of the police |
| By their very nature, they can severely traumatize the | | | | accident report. |
| victim. At the time of the accident the victim is in shock | | | | 5. Keeping records of medical expenses |
| and possibly in pain, and hardly able to think clearly, let | | | | Keep careful records of all medical expenses incurred. |
| alone consider the medical costs and other losses that | | | | This includes hospital bills, prescription medicines, lab |
| are bound to be incurred as a direct result of the | | | | services, physiotherapy, X-rays or CAT scans, |
| accident. But if any auto accident victim is to be | | | | ambulance services etc. |
| properly compensated for injuries sustained and | | | | 6. Keeping a record of time taken off work |
| medical and other costs incurred, it is crucial to keep a | | | | If the victim has to stay away from work due to |
| clear head and gather as much factual evidence as | | | | injuries or trauma sustained due to the accident, |
| possible to ensure the best possible compensation | | | | keeping a careful record of all sick leaves and any |
| later on when the lawsuit is either settled out of court | | | | loss of pay is advisable. |
| or goes to trial. | | | | 7. Keeping a record of auto repairs |
| Here is a checklist of what an auto accident victim | | | | Keep records of all repair costs of vehicle damages. |
| needs to do to help substantiate a future personal | | | | Finally, never admit fault or liability immediate after the |
| injury claim as a result of an auto accident: | | | | accident. Do not answer questions or volunteer any |
| 1. Gathering general evidence | | | | information, or sign any documents presented by the |
| The last thing anyone wants to deal with directly after | | | | other side's attorney or insurance company without |
| an accident is trying to gather evidence. But if the auto | | | | first clearing it with your own attorney. |
| accident victim wants to be properly compensated for | | | | |