In a car accident? Here are some helpful tips:
- If you or anyone in your car is injured, stay calm and don’t move unless there’s danger of fire or another accident. Use your cell phone to get help from the police and ambulance.
- It is important to contact the police immediately if you are involved in a car accident in order to provide proof of the accident and allow for an immediate investigation of the scene of the accident.
- Try not to move the cars involved in the accident until the police arrive.
- Do not make any statements to other drivers, witnesses, or insurance representatives for the other driver without consulting an attorney.
- Obtain the following information while at the scene of the accident:
- full names of the drivers and owners of all vehicles involved;
- the license plate numbers and addresses of all drivers;
if any driver appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs notify police or other emergency personnel immediately; - full names and addresses of any passengers in any of the vehicles;
- full names and addresses of any pedestrians or other parties involved;
- full name, address and phone number of any witnesses to the accident;
- take photos of the scene of the accident and vehicles involved, if possible.
- After you seek medical attention, you, or someone on your behalf, should contact your insurance company. Most auto insurance companies require their policyholders to promptly report every auto accident. Failure to contact your insurance company within 30 days after your accident may result in nonpayment of your medical bills.
- Contact an attorney experienced in handling personal injury matters to guide you through the rest of the process.
The attorneys at MONARCH LAW GROUP have over 28 years of combined experience in personal injury actions. Please contact us if you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident.
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