Queens, NY (May 28, 2021) – On Thursday, May 27, a serious house fire caused injuries to several women in Queens. Read the rest of this entry »

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Queens, NY (May 27, 2021) – At 1:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, May 27, a car accident with injuries occurred on a highway in Queens. Read the rest of this entry »

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Staten Island, NY (May 26, 2021) – At 6:14 p.m. on the evening of Wednesday, May 26, a car crash took place at an intersection in Staten Island. Read the rest of this entry »

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Bronx, NY (May 25, 2021) – At 7:40 p.m. on the evening of Tuesday, May 25, a car crash with injuries occurred in the Bronx. Read the rest of this entry »

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Brooklyn, NY (May 25, 2021) – At 6:30 p.m. on Monday, May 24, a car crash took place on a highway in Brooklyn. Read the rest of this entry »

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Queens, NY (May 23, 2021) – At 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 22, a man was killed in a construction accident in Queens. Read the rest of this entry »

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Staten Island, NY (May 23, 2021) – At 2:50 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, May 23, two people were injured in a house fire on Staten Island. Read the rest of this entry »

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Bronx, NY (May 21, 2021) – On Friday morning, May 21, a fatal tractor-trailer crash took one victim’s life on a highway in the Bronx. Read the rest of this entry »

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Brooklyn, NY (May 20, 2021) – At 11:20 p.m. on Wednesday night, May 19, a woman was killed in a fatal pedestrian accident in Brooklyn. Read the rest of this entry »

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Your safety and the safety of other people present should take top priority after an auto collision. However, if you can do so safely, documenting the incident thoroughly may prove essential later.

Whether you need to pursue compensation through an insurance company, file a claim against an at-fault driver or defend yourself against allegations of negligence, here are three types of information you may want to gather while still on the scene.

1. Driver contact information

In New York, you must stop at the scene after an auto collision and exchange information with other parties involved. In addition to names, addresses and contact numbers, make sure to take down other drivers’ license numbers as well as insurance and vehicle registration information.

2. Photographs and video

Taking numerous photographs and video may provide important evidence later. In addition to injuries, damage to vehicles or property and other persons present, you may want to document the scene itself, including the presence of traffic signs/signals, environmental conditions and any debris/skid marks produced during the collision.

3. Witness contacts

It may also be a good idea to ask witnesses on the scene for contact information. They may be able to provide a third-party statement later that confirms your recollection of events.

It can be difficult to piece together the facts in the immediate aftermath of even a minor auto accident. Gathering as much information as possible while on the spot may help you, your insurance adjuster or a judge to determine who may have been at fault.

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