What should you do if you're in a car accident in Utah?

Getting in a car accident can be a difficult experience to go through. If you’ve been in a car accident anywhere in Utah, this blog post is here to help you know what to do. It doesn’t matter if you were in a fender bender in Salt Lake County or in a car wreck heading south to St. George, you can benefit from knowing how to handle a car accident.

Here’s what you should do in the event you’re in a car accident in the Beehive state:

Receive medical attention

Call 911 after you’ve been in a car accident. First responders will arrive at the scene of the accident. They’ll quickly assess the situation and help you receive medical attention. Even if you’re not immediately feeling pain or don’t have any obvious injuries, it’s still in your best interest to be treated by a medical professional. 

Documentation of your medical treatment is important should you choose to file a personal injury claim. It’ll serve as evidence in your case.

File a police report and take pictures

It’s important that you file a police report to make sure that you have everything on an official record. The police will also handle the scene if one of the involved parties is acting strangely or under the influence.

It’s also key that you take pictures to document the scene. This can be done with your smartphone. Take pictures of your vehicle as well as the other vehicles that were in the car accident. Capturing the damages you’ve received is key in the documentation of the event.

Collect the names and contact information for any witnesses who saw the collision. You cannot have too many witnesses, and they may not all have seen the same thing. 

Notify your insurance company

Report your car accident and any injuries you may have received to your insurance company. They will need to know what happened since they are covering your vehicle.  They may want to get a statement from you.  Resist giving a statement until you have spoken to your attorney.

Call Roy Huntsman at (888) 728-8112

Roy Huntsman is an experienced personal injury attorney located in Utah county, but serving clients all over Utah, who will help you understand your rights and advise you on the best course of action. He will serve as the person who will contact other parties involved and take care of the negotiations for settlements on your behalf. Mr. Huntsman knows how to serve as your advocate so you can focus on recovery and getting back to normal life. 

Focus on recovering

Do what you need to do in order to make a full recovery from any injuries you received from the car accident. Follow doctor’s orders.  It’s your right to seek medical treatment in order to return to normal everyday life. Mr. Huntsman will help you navigate the world of finding experienced medical experts who will help you recover as he takes care of your personal injury claim.

If you have been in an accident in Utah, remember that you’re not alone. You can count on Huntsman Injury Law to give you the best advice and help you focus on reclaiming your life. Mr. Huntsman handles car crashes, bicycle and scooter crashes, pedestrian claims, slip and falls, and truck crashes. Don’t hesitate to inquire about your rights.