Washington Auto Accident Attorney - What to do after an accident

Hoping to provide everybody the resources and knowledge to know how to fight their personal injury lawsuit, Seattle car accident attorney Jason Epstein Jason Jason gives advice on what you should do immediately following an auto accident.

Having fought a large number of auto accident cases, I know that having a lot of information about a crash is essential in receiving money for a claim. If you get into an auto accident, it is very important that you collect as much information at the scene as possible. If you don't, you can virtually ruin your case. Here is what you need to get immediately following an accident:

- Names and addresses of all parties involved. Getting any information on anyone involved can be crucial to your case. Try to get everything you can - names, addresses, email addresses, drivers license, and phone number are very important.

- Insurance information. Getting the insurance information of anyone involved is a must. Typically this means their insurance company and a policy number, and even a phone number if you can get that as well.

- Eyewitness information. To prove your case, it is a great help to have eyewitness accounts. If you are in an accident, make sure you check with anybody who may have seen the crash and get their contact information. Typical eyewitnesses include drivers behind and around you, pedestrians, and even people in local shops or restaurants.

- Nearby surveillance video - Whether it be a DOT traffic camera, or video from a store, video of the accident could be an enormous boost to your case. This is something that doesn't usually occur to people at the scene of an accident, but make sure you look around to find one just in case, because they usually film over their video after a couple days.

- Take photographs of the scene - It is a good idea to always have a camera in your car, or if you have a good camera phone, that would work as well. Take pictures from every angle of the scene, the cars and the people so you have visual evidence of the accident.

If you are in an auto accident, make sure you check out my other videos that may be relevant to your case, and feel free to call my office toll free at (888) 852-0068. To get more information from Bellevue Accident Attorney Jason Epstein, make sure to get his books on Washington auto accidents for free by clicking on the preceeding link.

Jason Epstein is a partner at the Seattle and Bellevue based law firm, Premier Law Group. A Seattle native, Jason received his undergraduate degree in Philosophy from the University of Southern California in 1995, and his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University, School of Law in 2001.

Jason is a member of the American Bar Association, the Washington Bar Association, the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, the American Trial Lawyers Association, and the Washington State Trial Lawyers Association. He has also completed a certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution from Pepperdine University and the Trial Advocacy Skills program through the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. Additionally, Jason has been a frequent speaker to other attorneys on a variety of topics. He lives on the Eastside of Lake Washington with his wife and son. In his spare time, Jason enjoys spending time with his family, exercising regularly, and taking in the great outdoors.