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What to do if you are in an auto accident
1.Stay calm, do not leave the scene of an accident.
2.Call the police and for medical assistance if someone is injured.
3.If the police will not come to the scene, make a police report as soon as possible with the local police department of the city where the accident occurred.
4.Seek medical attention if you suspect that you are injured. Often, very serious injuries are not immediately apparent.
5.Obtain the following information from the other driver(s) involved in the accident - name, address, phone number, drivers license number (including expiration date), license plate number, registration, and insurance information, including the specific insurance policy number.
6.Seek out all witnesses to the accident and get their names, addresses and phone numbers. Many times witnesses stop and look but move on if you do not approach them, act quickly to get witnesses to stay until you can get their information. If you fail to get any witnesses, it may be your word against that of the other driver.
7.If the other driver is not the owner of the vehicle they were driving, you should also obtain the owner's name, address, phone number and insurance information.
8.Do not give a statement to anyone but the police at the scene. Do not admit fault, just give them the facts.
9.If you have a camera, possibly a cell phone camera, take photographs of the positions and locations of the vehicles before they are moved.
10.Specifically, do not give a statement to any insurance adjusters or representatives prior to consulting with your attorney.
11.If the driver and/or owner of the other car do not have insurance, you can still file a claim under your own uninsured motorist coverage of your policy (if you have it).
12.Contact our office to make certain your legal rights are preserved. We offer a free consultation and would be happy to discuss your options with you. This should be done promptly, as there are many things that need to be done promptly to protect your interests and your rights to pursue a successful personal injury claim.
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