Do’s and Don’ts When Reporting a Car Accident
If someone you know or love has been injured in a car accident, caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another party, you need to make it a priority to look for an experienced car accident attorney. For more information consult with Elizabeth car accident lawyer at (908) 248-4404.
If someone you know or love has been injured in a car accident, caused by the negligent or reckless actions of another party, you need to make it a priority to look for an experienced car accident attorney. For more information consult with Elizabeth car accident lawyer at (908) 248-4404.
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<strong>Do’s</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Don’ts</strong> <strong>When</strong><br />
<strong>Reporting</strong> a <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Accident</strong><br />
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<strong>Do’s</strong>:<br />
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Do call 911 to come to the scene of the accident, especially<br />
if you or someone else has suffered serious injuries.<br />
Do wait at the scene of the accident until emergency<br />
personnel arrive, regardless of whether you are the injured<br />
party. If you leave the scene of the accident before the<br />
authorities arrive, you may be faced with the serious<br />
penalty of causing a hit-<strong>and</strong>-run accident.<br />
Do only provide information to the police that is accurate.<br />
<strong>Car</strong> accidents can underst<strong>and</strong>ably leave victims feeling<br />
shaken <strong>and</strong> confused, leaving you unable to think clearly. It<br />
is best to take your time, calm down, <strong>and</strong> explain to the<br />
police how the accident happened in the most accurate<br />
way possible.
<strong>Don’ts</strong>:<br />
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Don’t admit or discuss fault. During the immediate<br />
aftermath of an accident, it may not be clear exactly how<br />
the accident happened. This most often happens because<br />
accidents are a horrific experience that can leave victims<br />
shaken.<br />
Don’t discuss your medical condition. You are not a<br />
physician <strong>and</strong> thus in no position to diagnose whether you<br />
have suffered any injuries resulting from the accident.<br />
Don’t forget to get pertinent information for yourself. It can<br />
take several weeks for the police report to become<br />
available. If you are physically able, you should obtain the<br />
other party’s contact <strong>and</strong> insurance information (including<br />
the information for any witnesses to the accident) for<br />
yourself.
Call an Experienced Elizabeth <strong>Car</strong> <strong>Accident</strong> Attorney<br />
We promise our clients complete dedication <strong>and</strong> devotion to aggressively pursuing the claim.<br />
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908-374-670
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