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started by Louie Gardner on 08 Feb 12
started by Louie Gardner on 08 Feb 12
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started by Louie Gardner on 08 Feb 12
Should you be involved in a crash with another car or suv or pedestrian, never leave the scene of the crash. Leaving may subject you to criminal prosecution even when the accident is not your fault.
Stop your motor vehicle and try your best to avoid endangering anyone. One you have made sure that everyone is ok, and no one is hurt, try to warn oncoming traffic with flares, reflectors, or a flashlight. If possible, position a person to flag down oncoming vehicles to warn them concerning the crash.
What should I do immediately after an accident?
1. If you or anyone else is actually injured, call 911. Don't attempt to be a hero. If you are injured, you should seek medical help. If your personal injuries do need medical help, make sure you follow your physician's recommended treatment.
2. It is extremely important and so we'll say it again: Contact law enforcement. If at all possible, obtain a copy of the police accident report.
step 3. If you aren't hurt and able, make paperwork of all of the essentialsignificant specifics of the scene. While time might feel like it stops immediately after an accident, witnesses may quickly leave the scene, and the police will want to clear the area. Move quickly so that you can:
-secure contact information, including the name, address, telephone number, and automobile insurance coverage for the other driver,
-What to try and do in the event that you are hit by uninsured motorist?
-identify and secure contact info for any witnesses, including name, address, and telephone number. If at all possible, obtain a quick statement from each witness while the crash is still fresh in their mind. Memories fade and a lawsuit may not be brought until long after the car accident takes place,
-note the make, design, color of the other vehicle or cars involved in the accident.
Once you are safe and secure, jot down any additional notes you are able to about the accident including information about the scene and how the crash happened. If it will help, sketch a picture of the scene.
4. Don't volunteer any information about who's to blame. Leave the responsibility of placing fault for the collision on the police. If the other motorist admits that she / he is at fault, make note of the talk.
5. For those who have a cellular telephone or a digicam, take photos of the scene. It wouldn't be a bad idea to keep a disposable camera inside your glove box. Law enforcement works to completely clean up the automobile accident scene immediately. A snapshot of the accident shortly after it occurs may prove to be invaluable in the future.
Following the Automobile accident
If you are wounded, the best thing you can do is speak to your doctor and follow the physician's suggested course of treatment.
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