Should You Take Notes at the Scene of an Accident? You Bet!

Getting into a vehicular accident is overwhelming and stressful for everyone involved, but it can be even more stressful dealing with insurance companies. Taking steps to be prepared when it’s time to give your version of the events can help make the process easier, quicker and more accurate, which will assist in all aspects of your legal defense. What to do After an Automobile Accident in Minnesota First, you should always make sure that everyone who was involved in the accident is safe and receiving any necessary medical attention! Next, move obstructing vehicles out of the way of traffic, if at all possible, to ensure there are no further injuries. After everyone is safe and seems to be free from major injury, you should get out your notepad. You may be dealing with insurance companies for several months, and after that amount of time facts may become unclear, so having a record of the events while they are fresh can only help your case. Call the personal injury attorneys of Barna, Guzy & Steffen today at (763) 780-8500 if you have any questions about your accident What to Write Down at the Scene of an Accident Some of the most important items to record at the accident scene are: What happened prior to the accident…