First, safety. Then the police report.
If anyone is hurt, that comes before everything else on this page. Once everyone is safe, call the police, even for a minor crash. In Las Vegas the police report is often the only neutral record of what happened, and insurance companies ask for it first.
Second, write down what you remember today.
Memory fades fast. Write down the time, the weather, what the other driver said, and which lane you were in. Take photos of both cars, the street, and any injuries. Get the other driver's name, insurance, and plate number, and the names of anyone who saw it.
Third, get checked out.
Some injuries show up a day or two later. Seeing a doctor the same day protects your health, and it also creates a record of when the injury started.
When the insurance company calls
They will call, sometimes the same day. You don't have to give a recorded statement right away, and you don't have to accept the first offer. It's fine to say you'll call them back.
Where a lawyer comes in
Only a lawyer can tell you what your situation means and what your options are. This guide's job is to help you figure out what kind of lawyer handles it, and what to ask when you sit down with one.
A note from Counsel Wise Connect. We're a marketing agency, not a law firm, and nothing here is legal advice about your situation. Every situation is different. Take the questions in this guide to a Nevada-licensed attorney. Reading is free, always.
