Drunk Driving Accidents: What should I do?

• Seek immediate medical assistance. It is important to determine what injuries you have sustained. The sooner you see a doctor after an accident, the more seriously your medical claims will be taken.
• If contacted by the insurance company for the other involved motor vehicle operator, do not discuss the facts of the collision with them. Instead, first consult an attorney to protect your legal rights.
• Obtain copies of all information obtained at the scene including the police motor vehicle accident report and keep them in a safe place for later reference. Do not surrender this information to anyone without keeping copies.
• Do not sign any writings by the other driver claiming to summarize the facts of the accident.
• Do not argue with the other driver(s) about what happened especially if you sense they are intoxicated.
• If you cannot drive your car away, make arrangements to have it towed. If you are considering a personal injury claim, do not dispose of your car entirely because it will be an important indicator of the extent of the damage.
• Report the collision to your insurance company if any property damage or injuries are involved.
• Do not permit anyone to interrogate you about the events of the accident, particularly the other party's attorney or insurance company.
• Do not accept any claim before you speak with an attorney. Many large insurance companies have adopted settlement policies that encourage their adjusters to offer quick payments to persons involved in automobile accidents.
• Contact Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben immediately following an injury caused by a drunk driver at 1-800-752-4265 to learn your legal rights and receive the just compensation you deserve.