Seattle Injury Lawyer Reveals What Information You Should Gather at the Accident Scene

If you have just been in an auto accident, you are probably in a state of panic. That’s perfectly understandable. At the same time, as a Seattle auto accident attorney, Kirk Bernard has seen first-hand how important it is for injured persons to realize that there are certain actions they must take to protect their well-being and legal rights.

In fact, you would be well-advised to be prepared with an “accident kit” that is always in the glove box of your car, should you need it. This kit should contain items such as a checklist of information you need to obtain from the other parties; a notepad and pen, a disposable camera and a flashlight.

Now that you have these things ready, you can use them when you need them. Use the disposable camera to take pictures. You definitely want to photograph the accident scene. Take as many photographs as you possibly can, documenting property damages, personal injuries, damage to other property on the street, and the scene itself. Use the notepad to draw sketches of the accident scene including where the victims were and how the vehicles were positioned.

Use your checklist to get as much information as possible from the other driver. Some of the most important information you need are auto insurance policy number; driver’s license number; vehicle license plate number; contact information such as address, phone number and e-mail. It is also important to get contact information for eyewitnesses who will later corroborate your version of what happened. You are more likely to be successful with your claim when you are prepared with these important pieces of information.

If you or a loved one has been injured in a Seattle auto accident, please contact the experienced Washington motorcycle accident lawyers at The Bernard Group for a FREE consultation and evaluation of your auto accident case. Call us at 1-800-418-8282 or e-mail info@bernardlawgroup.com for our FREE informational brochure, which has useful educational information about Washington auto accident cases to help you understand your legal rights and options.

About the Author

Seattle personal injury attorney, Kirk Bernard of The Bernard Law Group, has worked to protect the rights of injury and accident victims for more than 20 years as a civil litigator. Inspired by his father, Saul Bernard, who tried hundreds of cases beginning in the 1930s, Kirk Bernard works to maintain the family-rooted objective of making a difference to those who have been wronged by another.

In the extensive period that Kirk Bernard has been litigating injury cases, he has acquired invaluable legal knowledge to assist injury victims and their families in obtaining just compensation for the physical harm and emotional suffering that has befallen upon them at no fault of their own.

In acquiring millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients, Kirk Bernard’s dedication has helped Washington accident victims in receiving the monetary funds that they need to help pay for expenses associated with their injuries brought on by another individual’s negligence. In addition to being a skilled Seattle personal injury attorney, Kirk Bernard is also a member of ATLA, the Consumer Attorney’s Association, and an eagle member of the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association.

Emerson Elementary Students in Snohomish Pay it Forward

Anytime Tools 32 pc MICRO PRECISION SCREWDRIVER SET w/ T4 T5 T6 Mini Torx, Hex, Flat, Pozi $8.99 THIS IS THE MOST COMPLETE SET FOR THE TINKERER A versatile set for driving and retrieving very small screws. Includes a handle, extendable shaft and drivers in tiny sizes (see list below). Fingertip swivel gives you outstanding control. You can adjust the length of the driver shaft to match the needs of various applications. SUPER QUALITY! Use on CAMERAS, COMPUTERS, TELEPHONES, PDAs and most sm…

Zuca Sport Wheeled Luggage Complete Set with Frame and Insert Bag. Color: Obsidian (black) bag, with Black Frame. Bonus! Includes Travel Groove Universal Ipod & MP3 Accessory Kit $145.00 The Frame: – Dimensions: 18″ Tall x 14″ Long x 10″ Wide (12″ wide with wheels) – Light and strong 3003-H14 aluminum alloy – Telescoping Handle constructed of tensile strength aircraft aluminum – Handle telescopes to a height of 38″ – Safely rated at a 300 lb. capacity – Holes in the frame make it lighter while not compromising structural integrity About The Bag: ZÜCA makes the bags from many fabr…

Griffin Road Trip Charger for iPhone and iPod $51.72 RoadTrip holds your iPhone or iPod securely in place on a flexible steel neck, in a cleverly-designed cradle that accommodates most cases (so you won’t even have to take it out of its case). RoadTrip uses a powerful FM transmitter to send the music wirelessly to your car’s FM radio, so you and the whole car can enjoy it through your stereo speakers. And while you’re enjoying the music, your iPhone…

Audio Technica AT6012 Record Care Kit $14.25 Audio-Technica’s AT6012 Record Care Kit is designed to gently remove contaminates while improving record fidelity and tracking. Features : Audio-Technica Record Care Solution (2 FL. OZ) Sonic Broom brush pad Storage base Double-sided adhesive tape Specifications: For LP/EP use only Improves record fidelity and tracking Velvet brush pad reaches into grooves Inner reservoir directs the record care…

ContourROAM Hands-free HD Camcorder $199.99 The ContourROAM is the ideal camera for a fun and easy experience capturing your adventures anywhere life takes you. Just slide the record switch and you’re instantly filming beautiful HD video. The award-winning design is tough, compact, waterproof to one meter, and versatile which means you can use your ContourROAM anywhere, anytime and capture all the action you want. FEATURES: Easy to Use …

Zoom H4n Handy Portable Digital Recorder $286.00 Representing the next level of professional recording performance, the Zoom H4n Digital Recorder delivers superior audio quality and dramatically improves the user experience. Zoom’s most sophisticated handheld recorder to date will amaze, no matter the application. FEATURES: Unique X/Y mic design captures perfect stereo images – The H4n’s onboard X/Y stereo condenser mics are arranged with t…