Chattanooga law firm launches app to help with accidents | Local News

A Chattanooga law firm and software engineering company have developed and launched an app to help people after an accident.

McMahan Law Firm and Datably made the Crash Companion app possible.

While anyone can use the app, attorney Jay Kennamer said parents with young drivers would benefit the most.

“It's the peace of mind that you're already on the phone and you already have the license, the registration and the insurance,” Kennamer said.

Once you open the Crash Companion app, you'll want to click “Report Incident.”

Questions will be asked such as: Have you been in an accident, what are your injuries, was 911 called, and so on?

“Do you have any information about the other driver?” Do you have the four corners of the vehicle? Take photos of the four corners of the vehicle. You will then be asked: Are there any witnesses involved, are they nearby? They can scan a QR code and go home and talk about what they saw if they don’t want to do it right there,” Kennamer said.

Depending on where you live, police may not be on scene at every accident, so gathering as much information as possible is critical, Kennamer said.

“Evidence disappears, and as soon as people leave, the stories change. If you have tried our app, it is very easy to use. “You will literally collect the data you need from a wreck in less than five minutes,” Kennamer said.

Gathering information is helpful for the police report, insurance companies and lawyers.

“That's essential to have identity, insurance and proof of liability already covered, and then you don't have to try to recreate the wheel a year later,” Kennamer said.

Another function of the app informs emergency contacts about the wreck.

“If they are unable to send a full text message or phone call, they can simply press a button and the GPS location will be displayed. A pre-recorded message saying I was involved in an event. I will contact you as soon as possible, but at least the parents know where they are,” Kennamer said.