As a seasoned personal injury attorney in New Haven, I understand how overwhelming it can be for individuals to be involved in automobile accidents. A car accident or collision can be anything from a small fender bender to major head-on crash. Whatever the case, any type of accident can result in serious injuries and damages for the plaintiffs.

Make sure you do the following after your accident to protect your interest:

• Exchange insurance / contact information with the other driver
• Don’t discuss who is at fault or apologize for any reason
• Take pictures of the surrounding scene, injuries, and damages
• Talk to witnesses and take down their contact info as well
• Cooperate with police and request a report when it is ready
• Get medical attention—even if your injuries don’t seem that big of a deal
• Reach out to a New Haven car accident lawyer for counsel

Want more information on what to do after a car accident? You can reach out to me directly at (203) 800-1697. Donlin Law cares about representing auto accident victims throughout Hamden, North Haven, West Haven, Woodbridge, and beyond.

One of the biggest questions in car accident cases is who is at fault. In any case, all parties involved will likely try to avoid accepting blame. Whether you were hit by a commercial truck driver or a drunk driver, you will still need to determine who is at fault and prove their liability in your case.

In Connecticut, car accidents are governed by an at-fault car insurance system. This means the at-fault driver’s liability insurance will be used to cover damages.

Another driver may be considered at-fault if they were:

• Speeding or driving aggressively
• Distracted behind the wheel
• Texting or talking on the phone
• Falling asleep while at the wheel
• Driving while under the influence of drugs / alcohol
• Violating any other traffic law

Even something as simple as talking to a passenger, changing the radio, or eating while driving can result in a serious accident—something that driver is now at fault for. When you can identify and prove this liability, you can ensure that you will get the compensation you deserve. As a New Haven car accident attorney, I am well equipped to investigate your case and compile compelling evidence.

When involved in an auto accident, make sure you first seek medical attention for your physical injuries. Once your injuries are being cared for, give my firm a call so that I can consult with you while the details of the accident are still fresh. I can help you recount what you remember, gather witnesses, and make sure you have filed all necessary incident reports and insurance documents.

I can help car accident victims who have suffered damages due to:

• Neck Injuries
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Broken Bones
• Lacerations
• Whiplash
• Emotional Distress
• Burns
• Paralysis
• Various Other Injuries

My goal is to make the chaos following a car collision more manageable for you and your loved ones. I make it a priority to be personally available to all my clients, and you can rest assured that I will fully invest my firm and resources in your case from start to finish. With over a million dollars won, I am a New Haven personal injury attorney you can trust.