After An Accident, Information Is Power

You've been in a car accident. Now what? In the confusion that follows an accident, some things can fall through the cracks - and lack of proper documentation can make it more difficult, if not impossible, to get the compensation you deserve.

Now there are online tools that can guide you through the process of documenting your accident. You can download one of these three apps that provide step-by-step prompts that will enable you to collect the information your insurance company needs:

• Accident and Collision Care
• Nissan Collision Care
• CrashPro

When it comes to processing claims, some insurance companies are notorious for placing obstacles in the way of their policy holders. They will use nearly any excuse to avoid paying fair compensation to victims of motor vehicle accidents. But when dealing with an insurance company, information is power. By using one of these apps on your iPhone or iPad, you can collect the information you need. These apps will enable you to collect information and prompt you to take photos of your vehicle with your phone or tablet. The Collision Care apps will even direct you to a body shop near your home or place of work. This should speed the processing of your claim and limit the ability of the insurance company to delay or deny your claim.

However useful as these apps are for a driver who has been in a fender bender, they come up short in one important regard. Victims of more serious accidents need the special care and attention that only an attorney can provide. If you have suffered injuries in an accident, get medical care as soon as possible. Then talk with an attorney about your legal options. The attorney can take immediate action to preserve important evidence and begin legal action on your behalf.