Columbus Ohio Traffic Accident Lawyers
What to Do Following a Drunk Driving Accident
- Insist that a report be filed with the police, sheriff or state highway patrol.
- Obtain names, addresses and telephone numbers of all witnesses.
- Photograph the accident scene, including all vehicles involved (before repairing) and any visible injuries (cuts, bruises). Professional photographs are generally preferable, but not essential.
- Talk to no one about the incident or injuries other than your personal physician or lawyer.
- Sign nothing without consulting an experienced Ohio accident lawyer. Truthful statements you make in an attempt to be helpful can easily be misinterpreted and turned against you.
- Tell your personal physician or surgeon exactly how the injury occurred and describe all symptoms and complaints. Be sure to report memory problems, confusion or disorientation, however minor these things may seem at the time.
- Contact your local chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Drivers (M.A.D.D.) for information and support.
- Begin keeping a diary of how the injury or death affects your life and family. In particular, write down all medical related visits and everything that causes physical pain, frustration or worry.
- Obtain and keep receipts for all expenses relating to the collision.
- Consult a lawyer before paying a ticket or appearing in court, even if you believe you were partially at fault. Admissions made in traffic court could unfairly hurt your case.
Contact Experienced and Proven Ohio Injury, Accident and Drunk Driving Attorneys
The Columbus Ohio law firm of Clark Perdue has extensive experience handling personal injury, car and motor vehicle accident, as well as drunk driving accident claims throughout Ohio. If requested, we will meet you--in your home or at the hospital, if necessary--to explain your legal rights and make suggestions for immediate action. For a free drunk driving accident consultation, please call us at 866-603-1668, or send a confidential e-mail. We promise to respond promptly.
