Long Island Auto Accident Lawyers Are On The MoveWhen a young woman under the influence hit a Long Island car recently driven by a Ketover Law client, it turned out to be a devastating accident.
By: Donovan Media It happens all too frequently on Long Island, and Long Island auto accident lawyers Ketover and Associates in Garden City, Long Island, New York act quickly and decisively in these situations on behalf of clients. If you are the victim of a Long Island car accident, it is important to seek immediate medical attention, especially if serious injuries occur. After everyone is out of danger and any medical and police help has been summoned, Ketover and Associates recommends that you obtain the following: • The full names of the drivers of all of the vehicles involved • The driver's license numbers and addresses of all of the drivers • If any of the driver's appear to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, notify police or other emergency personnel immediately • The full names and addresses of any passengers in any of the vehicles • The full names and addresses of any pedestrians or other parties involved • The full name, address, and phone number of any witnesses to the accident. In addition, you should make observations and write notes about the following: • Did any person involved in the accident report any personal injury shortly after the accident? • Was medical assistance received at the scene of the accident? • What personal injury did the injured person report? • What was the actual location of the accident? • In what direction were the vehicles traveling just prior to the accident? • At what time of day did the accident occur? • What were the weather conditions at the time of the accident? • Was there anything "wrong" with the vehicles before the accident, such as a broken headlight or brake light? • Was there any damage to the vehicles as a result of the accident? What parts of the vehicle were damaged? • Who are the registered owners of the vehicles (names and addresses)? • Were all vehicles involved in the accident insured? What are the names of the insurance companies and the policy numbers? • Did any of the vehicles need to be towed from the scene of the accident? • How did the accident occur? • Did anyone accept responsibility for the accident, or make a comment such as "It was my fault, I am sorry. I was speeding / not paying attention / not wearing my glasses / distracted / tired / late for work / in a hurry / my coffee had just spilled / I should have seen you but I was on my cell phone / I've been taking these pills / my eyesight isn't what it used to be after dark, etc."? • Did the police arrive? If so, did they issue anyone a ticket? Which officers were present? What are their names and badge numbers? • Were any of the drivers involved driving while working, or driving a company owned vehicle? After leaving the scene of an accident, or while still there if you are safely able, you should immediately contact a Long Island auto accident lawyer attorney who is experienced in handling personal injury matters. The Long Island auto accident lawyers Ketover and Associates at 516-877-2000 are prepared to counsel accident victims quickly so that appropriate compensation is obtained in the shortest possible amount of time. # # # Ketover & Associates, LLC, a New York area law firm, has successfully represented individuals, small businesses and larger companies on a wide range of legal issues including personal injury, divorce, family law, criminal matters, commercial transactions and commercial litigation. Ketover & Associates, LLC is prepared to meet the wide array of legal challenges a client may face. End
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