Public service ads cautioning against using cell phones while driving are plentiful. While it is never a good idea to text or talk on the phone while driving, it is a good idea to always have a cell phone on you. Find out about three reasons this is so in the following paragraphs. Call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation if you have been hurt in an automobile accident.
Calling for assistance is simple with your cell phone
The time it takes for help to arrive after someone has a catastrophic injury can be the difference between life and death. The outcome might be more severe injuries or even death if you do not have a cell phone and have to wait for someone who does to arrive on the scene.
If property damage totals more than $950, you should call the police even if there are no serious injuries. Once more, it is much simpler to do this if you have a phone of your own and are not dependent on someone else at the scene to make the call.
Taking pictures on your cell phone is simple
It is a good idea to take pictures of the scene once you are confident that everyone is largely secure. All involved automobiles, their license plates, and any damage to them should be listed in this. You might also wish to snap pictures of the accident scene and any relevant items. Photos shot immediately after the accident, even the day after, might not accurately capture the situation as it was at the moment of the accident.
Getting witness contact information is simple with your cell phone
It is normal for someone involved in an automobile accident to believe that the police will take contact information from all witnesses when they arrive on the scene. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. The police officer is there to serve and protect you, not to assist you with your personal injury claim. They can overlook obtaining contact information for one or more witnesses if they have other priorities they consider more important.
Additionally, it is feasible for the police to unintentionally get incorrect witness contact information. The fact is that having a cell phone at the scene of an accident gives you the chance to learn more for yourself. You can guarantee that all attendees have provided their contact information, that pictures have been taken, and that the appropriate emergency personnel are called.
After you leave the scene, do not forget to call a personal injury lawyer. Calling Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 as soon as possible will improve our general access to the evidence.
