Have you been in a car accident? Here are some helpful suggestions:
1. If you have been in a car accident Do make a diagram of the accident, as well as to take down all pertinent information from drivers, passengers, and witnesses.
2. If you have been in a car accident Do take pictures of visible damage to your auto and of visible injury to your body.
3. If you have been in a car accident Do call police to have them come to the accident scene to make a report. Tell police about any injuries that you may have from the accident. If police refuse to send someone to the scene, go to the nearest police station and file a report.
4. If you have been in a car accident Do go to a doctor to have your injuries evaluated.
5. If you have been in a car accident Do call the insurance companies to report the accident.
6. If you have been in a car accident Do have your auto damage estimated at a quality repair facility.
7. If you have been in a car accident Do keep daily logs of your medical condition, mental stress, etc. Make notes of your visits with doctors and therapists.
8. If you have been in a car accident Do keep track of time missed from work and if self-employed, keep track of profits lost, because of the car accident.
9. If you have been in a car accident Do see a personal injury attorney before signing any bodily injury releases from insurance companies.
10. If you have been in a car accident Do Not fail to stop and exchange information with other driver/s. Penalties for “hit-and-run” driving are quite severe.
11. If you have been in a car accident Do Not refuse to sign a traffic ticket. It is only a promise to appear in court to explain your side of the story.
12. If you have been in a car accident Do Not move injured persons, unless leaving them alone would cause greater danger to their health and safety.
13. If you have been in a car accident Do Not allow witnesses or passengers to leave the scene of the accident until they have been properly identified, and a statement has been taken from them. Be sure you have their name, address and phone number.
14. If you have been in a car accident Do Not move cars until a record can be made of how the accident occurred.
15. If you have been in a car accident Do Not admit fault, discuss opinions, or offer information about accident to other driver/s, attorneys, or insurance companies other than your own.
16. If you have been in a car accident Do Not allow insurance companies to treat your claim unfairly.
17. If you have been in a car accident Do Not withhold any information from your attorney. All communications with him/her are privileged and confidential.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational purposes only, be sure to consult an experienced accident attorney about specific matters that pertain to your case.
