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9 Steps to Take after a South Carolina Accident (Part B)

Steps to Take to Preserve Evidence at the Accident Site

Step 5 is to collect evidence at the accident scene. Photographs are the best way to show the conditions during the accident. If you have a camera cell phone in your possession, and you're physically able, you'll want to snap a few shots before the accident scene is cleared.

Photos should document conditions such as:

• weather;
• hazards; and
• positions of the damaged vehicles involved in a car accident.

In addition to photographs, do not discard any damaged property, clothing, or other evidence of your injury and accident.

Step 6 is to know where your vehicle is being taken. If your vehicle is towed away, make sure it is stored in a secure facility for use later as evidence in your South Carolina personal injury claim. Write down the name of the towing company and the location where your vehicle is being towed. Even if your car is a total loss, it is still important evidence your Charleston personal injury attorney will like for you to keep available for your claim.

Step 7 is to have your injuries evaluated by a doctor. In most severe accidents, you will automatically be transported to a hospital for evaluation and treatment, but in less severe accidents you should still seek medical review. Many injuries do not become problematic until days after the accident, so you should document all instances of pain, bruising or disruption of your daily life for evidence in your South Carolina personal injury claim.

Step 8 is to contact a Charleston personal injury attorney. Most accident victims will consider their insurance company first, but to file a South Carolina personal injury claim and obtain a fair settlement, you will need the help of a Charleston personal injury attorney. Your attorney will have experience in dealing with the insurance companies and will have awareness of their tactics to coerce you into settling for an inadequate amount.

Step 9 is to contact your insurance company once your Charleston personal injury attorney advises you to do so. Your attorney will be able to help you gather your South Carolina personal injury claim evidence and prepare it for submission to the insurance adjuster. They will also advise you on what not to do when speaking with adjusters, and how to help preserve your claim and fight for a fair settlement.

The Help of a Charleston Personal Injury Attorney

South Carolina residents can take comfort knowing that the attorneys at the Shelly Leeke Law Firm are there to help them settle their personal injury claims. Our firm's focus on personal injury cases includes injury from auto accidents, including pedestrian and bicycle injuries, work-related injuries and Workers' Compensation claims, and injuries resulting from dangerous prescription drugs.

Before you file a South Carolina personal injury claim, request a copy of our complimentary consumer guide, The South Carolina Accident Book for Personal Injury Victims. When you're ready to get started on settling your accident claim, contact a Charleston personal injury attorney for a complimentary information packet and no-cost consultation - 888-690-0211.

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