What to Do When Involved in a Car Accident in Connecticut

What to Do When Involved in a Car Accident in Connecticut

Connecticut Auto Accident Information

If you are involved in an auto accident, you may be entitled to recover damaged for your pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disability, medical expenses, loss of earning, inconvenience and property damage.

What to do When Injured in a Car accident in Connecticut?

1. If you are seriously injured or concerned that you may require immediate medical attention then seek help for emergency workers.
2. If you are not in need of emergency or immediate medical attention, take time to survey the area where the accident occurred including important details:
a. Identity of the driver of the other vehicle(s);
b. Identify any possible witness to the accident – identify them to the police officer;
c. Look for skid marks as well as other evidence such as broken glass, broken tail lights
or other parts that have been damaged also noting any debris location;
3. Obtain information from the other driver:
a. Name;
b. Address;
c. Phone number;
d. Name of insurance company.
4. Talk with the police officer
a. Make sure you clearly inform the investigating officer of your understanding of how
the accident happened.
5. If you have a cell phone with a camera or a other camera take pictures of the scene, roadway, driver(s), passenger(s) and the vehicles themselves.
6. Obtain information of any witnesses:
a. Name;
b. Address;
c. Phone number;

From the beginning , you need to have the understanding that you life may change as a result of what just occurred. Cooperation and assistance from the insurance companies will play a major component in getting your affairs back in order. The insurance adjuster has one mindset – pay you a little as possible to get you to sign a release.

Successfully dealing with this process are those who can find an attorney who will take on the responsibility of getting their clients car fixed and properly adjusted or replace if required, dealing with doctors or other medical providers to verify you get the treatment you need and lastly how it will get paid – either med pay (part of your automobile policy) or your medical insurance.