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started by Otto Mills on 09 Feb 12
started by Otto Mills on 09 Feb 12
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started by Otto Mills on 09 Feb 12
If you are involved in a crash with another truck or pedestrian, do not leave the scene of the collision. Leaving may subject you to criminal prosecution even if the wreck was not your fault.
Stop your truck and try your very best to avoid endangering anyone. One you have made sure that everyone is ok, and no one is hurt, try and alert oncoming traffic with flares, reflectors, or a flashlight. If you can, place a person to flag down oncoming motor vehicles in order to alert them about the accident.
What exactly should I do immediately after an incident?
first. In the event you or anyone else is actually injured, call 911. Don't try to be a hero. If you happen to be harmed, you must seek medical treatment. If your personal injuries do call for medical attention, make sure you follow your physician's recommended treatment.
Step 2. It is extremely important and so we'll say it again: Call the authorities. If at all possible, obtain a copy of the police incident report.
step 3. If you aren't injured and capable, try to make paperwork regarding the important specifics of the scene. While time may feel like it stops immediately following a collision, witnesses can quickly leave the scene, and law enforcement will want to clear the area. Move quickly in order to:
-secure contact info, including the name, address, a contact number, along with car insurance coverage with regard to the other driver,
-What to do when you are hit by uninsured motorist?
-identify and secure contact info for all witnesses, including name, address, and phone number. If possible, obtain a brief statement from the witness while the crash is still fresh in their mind. Memories fade and a personal injury suit will probably not be brought until long after the accident takes place,
-note the make, model, color of the other car or truck or even cars involved in the accident.
Once you're safe, make other information you can concerning the car accident including info on the location and how the automobile accident happened. If it helps, sketch a picture of the area.
fourth. Never volunteer any details regarding who is responsible. Leave the responsibility of placing fault for the accident on the police. If the other motorist admits that she or he is at fault, write down the talk.
5. If you have a cellular phone or even a digicam, take snap shots of the scene. It wouldn't certainly be a bad idea to always keep a disposable camera inside your glove box. Law enforcement will work to clean up the crash scene immediately. A photo of the wreck soon after it occurs may prove to be very helpful in the future.
Following the Accident
Should you be seriously injured, the best thing you can do is talk to your family doctor and follow her or his suggested course of treatment.
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