If your car was parked in a parking lot or on the side of a street and it was hit by another vehicle, you are going to want to make sure your car is repaired properly. To do this, you will need to file a personal injury claim.
You must gather up evidence and documentation to support your claim and to show what happened, so you can recover compensation for your losses. Here are the five most important things to do if someone hit your parked car, so you can pursue a personal injury claim to take care of your damages:
- First, you will need to stay on the scene, not move your car, and call the police. The officer will need to see where your vehicle was when the accident happened. An officer will come out the scene, investigate, and complete an accident report. The report can be helpful with your personal injury claim.
- Take photos of the accident scene. You can use your smartphone to do this. Get pictures from all angles and be sure to get the damage. Show where your car was parked. These images are helpful with your personal injury claim for your property damages.
- Ask around to determine if there were witnesses. If there were witnesses, ask them to provide written statements that detail what they saw and ask them to sign those statements and provide contact information. Witness statements can be the most beneficial aspect of any personal injury claim. They can help determine who caused the accident and what damages were caused by it.
- Check to see if there are any parking cameras, traffic cameras, or surveillance cameras in the area. Any of these cameras could have caught the crash on video. If a camera caught the accident, it can prove fault without a doubt and that way you can hold the liable party responsible for your property damages.
- Retain the services of a personal injury lawyer who handles such claims in your state. Personal injury lawyers work on a contingency basis, so you have nothing at all to lose. With the help of an accident injury lawyer, you can recover compensation for your damages. You will not need to pay your lawyer until you have received a judgment on your personal injury claim and received compensation.
Remember, personal injury claims, including those that just involve property damage, can be challenging. Don’t risk having to pay for your damages.
Work With a Lawyer
Instead, ensure you talk with a personal injury lawyer as soon as you can after someone hits your parked car. Maintain supporting documentation, such as repair estimates, towing bills, receipts for a rental car, photos of the damages, witness statements, and the accident report.
You will need to send a demand letter to the insurance company to let them know that you suffered damages. They will have to have supporting documentation that shows liability and that shows all the damages you suffered because of the accident in question.
There is a strict statute of limitations for pursuing a personal injury claim, so don’t wait too long. Complete the Free Case Evaluation today!
