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The Ten Biggest Mistakes That Can Wreck Your Washington Accident Case

Mistake #3 The client fails to obtain sufficient information at the car accident scene and does not call the police. If you fail to obtain accurate information about the other driver, e.g., current address, driver license number, insurance information, etc., then this can cause substantial problems. How is the lawyer supposed to find and locate the at-fault driver to file a lawsuit if you did not obtain accurate information at the car accident scene? Not calling the police after a car accident can also be a big problem, especially if there is a dispute about who caused the car accident. The police officer will often take down pertinent information, obtain statements from witnesses, and then file a report with the appropriate department. The report can then be obtained at a later date and used by your personal injury lawyer. If you have a camera, then taking photos of the vehicles and the car accident scene might also help.

Christopher M. Davis has been a licensed attorney in the state of Washington since 1993. He has successfully handled and resolved hundreds of car accident claims over the years. In 2006, Mr. Davis was named a "Rising Star Attorney" by Washington Law & Politics magazine. In 2007, WLP named Mr. Davis a "Super Lawyer" for his expertise and success in litigating personal injury claims. Mr. Davis has tried dozens of personal injury cases to verdict. He represented an car accident victim diagnosed with traumatic brain injury and spinal fractures that settled in 2006 for $5,000,000. To learn more about Mr. Davis, visit <a class="link" rel="nofollow" href="http://www.InjuryTrialLawyer.com">www.InjuryTrialLawyer.com</a>