Car accidents happen suddenly—often when you
least expect it—and the time following a serious collision can be a blur. Law
enforcement and emergency medical personnel generally arrive on the scene with
flashing lights, traffic is often blocked, victims of the accident may be
injured and/or emotional, and other high-stress circumstances may exist.
However, it is vital that evidence be properly gathered from the scene to
assist with any potential subsequent legal claims for injuries and losses.
The nature
and severity of the damage to the vehicles is important to help determine what
happened to cause the car accident. Unfortunately, law enforcement often have
the vehicles towed away as soon as possible to resume the flow of traffic. It
is important to take photos of the vehicles so an accident reconstruction
specialist can analyze the respective damage.
Law
enforcement officers often conduct some amount of investigation at the scene,
especially if serious injuries occurred or if a driver is believed to have
violated Houston traffic or criminal laws.1 They will often take
photos, interview any witnesses, and more in order to complete their police
reports and initiate any possible criminal investigations. While the evidence
gathered by officers is often helpful, a civil lawsuit often requires more in
order to adequately prove negligence2
and liability.
Whether or
not you are able to remain on the scene or are transported to the emergency
room, it is always a good idea to call an attorney who understands the types of
evidence to gather at the accident scene. A car accident lawyer will understand
what is necessary for sufficient accident reconstruction in order to improve
your chances of financial recovery.
Call a
qualified Houston personal injury lawyer as soon as possible
Car
accident victims often do not know when the right may be to contact an
attorney, however, the answer is generally to call as soon as you can.
Experienced personal injury attorney Stewart J. Guss provides committed and personalized
legal assistance to injured clients during the aftermath of an accident all the
way through the resolution of their legal claim. If you have been in an
accident, please call 281-664-6500 for a free consultation today.
1https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/files/cj/penalcode.pdf
