What Should I Do If Involved In a Vehicular Accident?

If you are involved in any accident in Utah as a driver, passenger or pedestrian, it is important that you do the following:

1)    Seek immediate medical care for yourself or other people who may be injured

2)    Contact police and have them come to the scene of the accident so that an official investigation and report can take place

3)    Do not admit fault or partial fault for the accident as you may not know all the factors involved in the accident. Answer all police questions truthfully without embellishments or exaggerations. Allow time for the police to investigate and come to their independent conclusions

4)    Collect vehicle and contact information from other drivers, passengers, witnesses, etc.

5)    If you have a camera or phone camera, shoot photographs of the accident scene, including position of cars, skid marks, and overall accident scene

6)    If injuries appear following the accident, document those injuries by visiting the hospital or your medical provider

7)    Document the damage to your vehicle with photographs and body shop estimates

8)    Contact Craig Swapp & Associates right away at  1-800-404-9000 so that you know your rights and legal protections

9)    Do not make any statement to the insurance company or sign any insurance documents without consulting Craig Swapp & Associates