EVIDENCE COLLECTION AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT Help Your Claim After a Crash
TAKE A BREAK! Gather Info While you wait for the police to arrive, you should begin compiling information on your own. Exchange information with any other drivers involved, including their name, phone number, address, license plate number, and insurance information. You should also ask bystanders who When you find yourself in a car crash, it can be hard to think clearly. But it is critically important that you keep your wits about you during this trying time. Collect evidence and interact with law enforcement to ensure the events that led to the accident are well-documented. Stay on the Scene First and foremost, check yourself and your passengers for injuries, and call for medical assistance if necessary. Otherwise, it is critical you stay at the crash site. Pulling away from the scene of an accident is illegal; if someone has been injured, you can face severe criminal charges. Call the Police Even if the incident appears to be a “fender bender,” it’s best to get New Orleans’ finest involved. These officers are experienced professionals who may catch a detail others missed when assessing the accident. This allows them to make a determination of fault in their accident report, a document you will have access to. This official documentation is a key piece of evidence that can help insurers know what really happened.
witnessed the accident if they’d be willing to share their contact information.
Don’t Point Fingers While talking to people on the scene, keep your emotions in check. It can be tempting to assign blame during such a stressful event, but determining fault is best left to the professionals. Don’t accuse other drivers, but don’t place yourself at fault, either. Stay focused on preserving the facts. Take Photos Snapping pictures of the scene of the accident is a great way to preserve the conditions of the accident for future reference. Capturing multiple angles of the damage to your vehicle as well as any skid marks or signs indicating right of way can be critically important pieces of evidence. Talk to a Legal Professional Finally, meet with a qualified Louisiana auto accident attorney as soon as possible. A free initial consultation will help you determine your next course of action and give you insight regarding whether or not you have grounds to be compensated for your injuries. At Smiley Law Firm, we’ve been helping victims of New Orleans car accidents get compensation for their injuries since our inception. For a strategic, confidential review of your options, please, reach out to us.
BLUE CHEESE BUFFALO DOGS AND CELERY SLAW No matter where you stand on the great ketchup versus mustard debate, you’ll love these spicy, tangy, easy-to-make buffalo dogs. They’re the perfect way to elevate your Fourth of July cookout.
Ingredients
For Celery Slaw: • 4 celery stalks, very thinly sliced • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice • 1 teaspoon olive oil • Celery salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• 1 package of your favorite hot dogs • 1 package hot dog buns • 1 bottle Frank’s RedHot sauce • 4 ounces crumbled blue cheese
Instructions
1. For slaw, toss all ingredients together and season with celery salt and pepper. 2. Grill hot dogs and toast buns. 3. Assemble hot dogs, douse with hot sauce, and top with celery slaw. 4. Top with blue cheese, add another splash of hot sauce if you’re feeling extra spicy, and serve.
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