Auto Accident - First Steps
General Dos and Donts

General Dos and Donts

These are a general guide to personal injury cases; they hold true in the case of auto accidents. Following the accident, DO: -Make sure that those needing medical attention receive it -Call the police -Cooperate with professionals who respond to the accident, including the police, firefighters, all law enforcement agents, and any emergency medical personnel -Get the information of all persons involved in the accident (name, address, telephone number, insurance information, drivers’ license information) -Get the information of all cars involved (license plate number, insurance information, year, make, model, color) -Get the names and numbers of any witnesses, as well as permission to call -Inform your insurance companies -As soon as possible, take photographs of the scene, attempting to capture the entire context and the extent of the damage -Contact your attorney Following the accident, you should NOT: -Move your vehicle, unless it is necessary for safety or legal reasons -Stand or wait in an unsafe area, thereby increasing the possibility of further injury or damage -Leave the scene until given permission by the police -Dispose of anything that may be evidence, including broken or defective products, or items of clothing that were damaged, torn, or blood-stained -Remain in a dangerous area, such as a car that is on fire. Once you are safe, call for help -Discuss fault or apologize -Agree to a settlement with an insurance company before speaking with an attorney
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