basic first steps after a car accident
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Disclaimer: The contents of this presentation are general in nature. Please use your discretion while following them. The author does not guarantee legal validity of the tips contained herein.
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TheBasicFirstStepsAfteraCarAccident
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• There are important steps to take at the scene of a car accident and afterward.
• Following these basic first steps will make filing your claim easier.• Here’s a look at what steps to take after a car accident:
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StayattheAccidentScene• Do not leave the accident scene. • Leaving the scene, particularly when someone has sustained
injuries or has been killed, will result in serious consequences.
• Stay at the scene until the police tell you that you can leave.
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CallthePolice
• Even in a minor accident, involve the police. • Ask the police to file a report and obtain the names and badge numbers of
the responding officers.
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ExchangeInformation• Get the name, contact number, address, driver’s license number and other
basic information from the other driver involved. • If there are any passengers, get their names, contact numbers and addresses.
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TalktoWitnesses
• Talk to people who witnessed the accident. • Make sure to get their names, contact numbers and addresses. • Their testimony can play an important role in the claims process.
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InformyourInsuranceCompany
• Inform your insurance company. • Explain the facts clearly.
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KeepTrackofYourMedicalTreatment• Keep a detailed account of the treatment or medications you receive. • Keep copies of all medical reports and bills.• They will serve as evidence of your medical expenses.
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TakePictures• Take photographs of the damage to your car. • Photographs can help your insurance adjuster determine
compensation for the damage to your car.
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UseCautioninDiscussingtheIncident• Do not discuss the accident with anyone other than your
lawyer, your insurance company and the police. • Avoid talking to a representative of another insurance
company.
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BeCautiousAboutEarlySettlementOffers• If you are offered a settlement from an insurance company,
do not accept it and consult with an attorney.
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• If you have been injured in a car accident, contact the lawyers at DervishiLawGroup,P.C. to help you file a claim.
• We specialize in personal injury cases.
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ContactUsDervishiLawGroup,P.C.
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