When you get in an accident in your personal vehicle it is usually bad enough. When it happens in a company car it can be a lot worse. This is true whether you own your own company or you work for someone else. The advice you read today can help protect both you and your company in the unfortunate event of an accident. Here are the steps you should follow anytime you get into an accident in your work truck or car:
Call the Police
This needs to always be the first step, after making sure that everyone is ok. Once it has been determined if anyone needs medical attention, you can then give the police dispatcher the proper answers to their questions.
Take Plenty of Pictures
After you have contacted the police, you will want to get plenty of documented evidence of the accident. Using nothing more than your phone you can take pictures of every angle of the damage sustained to your vehicle. This will help to clear up any possible disputes later on about what the other person may or may not be responsible for.
Contact Your Supervisor and/or Lawyer
You will also need to let your management know about the accident as soon as possible. Once they are aware of the situation, they can advise you further in the direction of corporate policy and procedure. This may or may not include contacting a company attorney to discuss the situation with you and possibly even advise you. If your supervisor instructs you not to speak without the lawyer present, you may want to heed their advice.
Car Accident Lawyers:
New York – Perecman Law Firm Website: https://www.perecman.com
California – The Accident Guys Website: https://calltheaccidentguys.com/
Texas – Reyna Injury Law Website: https://www.reynainjurylaw.com/
Florida – Suarez & Montero Website: https://www.jaime-suarez.com/
Exchange Information With the Other Driver
One thing that you will most definitely need to do is get the insurance and personal information from the other driver. This will be used to resolve the entire situation, including payment for repairs and other aspects of the process. Their information should also be on the police report, which your company should receive a copy of.
Get Yourself Checked Out
Vehicular accidents can be tricky sometimes. People oftentimes feel just fine following an accident, only to be very stiff and sore the next day. This is due to the adrenaline rush that they experience during the crash itself. This creates a feeling of strength and resiliency that, when faded, allows the soreness of the crash (as well as the tensing up of the body) to appear. In some cases, there can even be serious injuries that a person might not be aware of. Take a few minutes just to get a checkup from a doctor, even if you feel fine.
Get a Documented Statement of the Accident in Your Own Words (and Get a Copy)
In addition to the police report, your companies’ lawyers or insurance agency may want an additional, full report of the accident for their records. If this is the case, make sure that you also get a copy for yourself. Carefully read your statement before you sign it. And just to be extra cautious:
Contact Your Own Legal Professional
While it is in all likelihood perfectly fine to follow the advice of your company and their legal professionals, there is nothing wrong with making sure that your best legal interests are also being looked out for. If it appears as though any litigation is going to be involved or if you just simply feel more comfortable having personal legal counsel, contacting a lawyer is the right thing to do.
