Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer CT

Motor Vehicle Accident Lawyer CT

Believe it or not, a motor vehicle accident is a very common occurrence on today’s roads. Dealing with an insurance company can be very stressful ordeal. You may not know all your legal rights before a settlement offer is extended. At the Law Offices of Daniel H. Miller, we will take the time to go over your case and present all your options. Ultimately, our main goal is to take the uncertainty and confusion out of this unfortunate incident. Please fill out the contact form below, call (203)558-1448 or email dhm@danielmillerlaw.com to set up your free, no obligation consultation.

Car Accident Tips
If you are involved in a car accident, the Law Offices of Daniel H. Miller reminds you to:

1. Stop. After the accident, stop! Never leave the scene of an accident. If you leave the scene before contacting the police or the other party, you can be exposed to criminal penalties. If you hit an unattended vehicle or damage other property, attempt to locate the other owner. If unsuccessful, leave a note with as much detail as possible including your name, address and telephone number, and then contact the police.
2. Stay Calm. Try to act rational and stay cool. Refrain from arguing with the other party or the police. Make sure you do not say anything incriminating, DO NOT ADMIT GUILT!
3. Think Safety. Check the scene to make sure there are no serious injuries. Do not move an injured person or attempt to perform medical procedures yourself. Turn the engine off to guard against fire. If possible, leave the vehicles where they rest until police arrive on scene. Make sure to turn on emergency flashers, or if accident is at night, use flares to warn other motorists of the accident scene. Call 911 from the scene of the accident or ask someone to call for you.
4. Do Not Discuss the Accident. Only give a statement to the police, never to the other driver or his/her insurance company. Be cooperative, but at the same time do not admit fault. Be careful of what you say to your insurance company, even casual remarks may can come back to hurt you in a lawsuit.
5. Document as Many Details As Possible. Make sure to write down as many details as possible, including: a) name of other party b) address c) telephone number d) license plate number e) driver’s license number f) make, model and year of car g) insurance company h) insurance policy number i) injured persons names, addresses and telephone numbers j) Witnesses’ name, address, phone numbers, and vehicle license number Take notes about the accident: a) time of the accident b) location (street names, cross streets, landmarks, route or exit numbers, road signs, traffic signals, etc) c) weather conditions, and d) road conditions NOTE: If possible, photograph the accident scene from four directions and the damage to each vehicle. Write down the location and extent of damage to all vehicles.
6. Contact the Police. As soon as possible, make sure the police document the accident and draft a police/accident report. Get as many details about the investigating police officer as possible, including name, badge number, and shift he/she usually works.

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