Practice Areas - Auto Accidents
Minnesota auto accident attorneys
Meeting challenges head-on
With hundreds of thousands of drivers on the road at any one time, thousands of miles of roadway and a growing list of distractions, automobile accidents have, unfortunately, become a part of life in Minnesota. If you’ve been involved in a collision, you know how upsetting it can be. Such incidents alter the lives of everyone involved—even if just temporarily.
The best advice for avoiding a car accident is to turn off or minimize distractions (such as cell phones, music, etc.), drive defensively and ALWAYS wear a seatbelt. If you do have the unfortunate luck of being in an auto accident, there are a few steps you need to follow to be sure the insurance companies, police, medical professionals and attorneys involved in your case have all the evidence and information they need. This will ensure careful attention to any charges that are brought or cases that go to court and a speedy response to your claim.
When it comes time to choose an attorney, call Boedigheimer Law Firm. We will help you get your life back on track.
What to do if you’re in an auto accident
Whether you’re a passenger or driver, if you’re involved in a Minnesota car accident, you have certain responsibilities. Here’s a list of steps you need to take to ensure you get the insurance coverage and any additional compensation to which you are entitled:
- Stop. It is illegal to the leave the scene of a car accident in Minnesota. Pull over to the side of the road immediately following any collision in which you are involved—no matter how small.
- If there are injuries, call 911 immediately to get emergency medical help to the scene.
- Report the accident to the police. A police report may not be necessary if the accident is minor, but it may play an important role if you later determine that you—or any of the other parties involved—are injured.
- Don’t claim fault or try to blame someone else for an auto accident and DON’T SIGN ANYTHING.
- If possible, take pictures, collect names and contact information from witnesses and note any important evidence or details, such as weather conditions, vehicle malfunctions or road obstructions.
- Visit your doctor. Even if you don’t think you are injured, you may be. It’s best to see a doctor as soon as possible following any car accident in which you are involved.
- Report the incident to your insurance company. Again, it’s best to make this phone call as soon after the accident as possible. This will provide the insurance company the opportunity to gather evidence and locate witnesses.
- Find an attorney to represent you. Even minor fender-benders can become huge headaches if you fail to follow all the proper procedures and to gather the information and facts. At Boedigheimer Law Firm, we will help guide you through the complexities and paperwork that surrounds a Minnesota auto accident.
