The post-car accident scene can be confusing and scary. You have just undergone a life-threatening experience and do not know what injuries you have and how dangerous they could be. You may be thinking about calling your family and informing them about the unfortunate incident. However, in between all these, it is important to not forget about exchanging information with the other party.
While you may be angry at the other party for their negligence and for causing your damages, speaking to them is important to get to know about them and contact them later. Once you have gathered all the necessary information, you can call your Atlanta auto accident lawyer to look into the situation.
The essential information you need to exchange after a car accident
- Name and contact information.
Obviously, the first thing you ask the other party is their full name, the one they have on government records. Make sure you ask for the driver’s as well as the vehicle occupants’ names. You may as well ask for the exact spelling of their name so that it is easier to identify them on government records.
Take their contact information, including their phone numbers and email addresses. Ask them for a number of their family members that you can contact in case their number is unreachable.
- Driver’s license number.
When you ask for their name and contact number, you may ask to see their driver’s license card to ensure they are giving you the right information and collect their driver’s license number. However, they have the legal right to refuse to show you their license. In case this happens, continue to ask for other information.
- Vehicle registration.
The next thing you need to ask for is the vehicle’s registration number. This can help to determine who the vehicle belongs to. While you have the papers in your hand, you may also take a high-quality photo of it to obtain all the information at once, such as license number, VIN, owner’s name, when it was bought, etc.
- Name of the insured person.
Often, the person insured for the vehicle is not the driver, the occupants, or even the car owner. Make sure you ask for the full and personal contact number of the person who pays for the car’s insurance.
- Insurance information.
The last but not the least information you need to ask for is the insurance company they are associated with. If the vehicle is not insured or does not have liability coverage, you need to know this immediately to determine your next steps. Also, make sure that their insurance information is valid and up to date.
For solving any troubles regarding your car accident compensation claim process, an attorney can help.