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What to Do After a Des Moines Car Accident (Part B)

Obtain a Police Report

Following a Des Moines car accident, a police report was probably generated by the officer who responded to the call. If a report has been written, then you are entitled to receive a copy of this report, which will detail:

The circumstances of the accident, such as the time of day, the location, and the weather conditions at the time of the car accident; and

An assessment of which party was at fault, including who may have violated the state's traffic laws, or whose negligence may have caused the car accident.


This information can be very helpful in a personal injury claim. Once you receive the police report, you should send a copy of it to your Des Moines car accident lawyer. This can be helpful with settlement negotiations, or to build a winning lawsuit.

Recovering Damages after a Des Moines Car Accident

After being injured in a Des Moines car accident, you may be eligible for compensation through a personal injury claim. To file a claim, you should get the help of an experienced Des Moines car accident lawyer. A lawyer can help to negotiate a settlement with the responsible insurance company, and, if necessary, file a personal injury lawsuit in a formal court of law.

In a Des Moines car accident claim, you may recover for damages such as:

  • Your medical expenses;
  • Any physical pain or mental anguish that you may have suffered; and
  • Any wages that may have been lost as a result of your personal injuries.


Contacting a Des Moines Car Accident Lawyer

Recovering damages can be complicated. The Des Moines car accident lawyer team at Walker, Billingsley & Bair work hard to level the field between injured Iowans and insurance companies. That's why we provide this FREE book; The Legal Insider's Guide to Iowa Car Accidents: 7 Secrets to Not Wreck Your Case. To learn more about what our legal team will do to help you protect your Iowa injury claim, contact Walker, Billingsley & Bair to schedule a no cost consultation - 888-792-3595.


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