Records for your Recovery

1/16/2013

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Here's what you need to do:


1. Exchange names & insurance information with other drivers.
2. Get names, address & phone numbers of witnesses.
3. Don't discuss the accident with other drivers or witnesses. If you admit liability, this my be used against you later. You also don't want to start any arguments.
4. Stay at the scene until an officer tells you that you may leave.
5. Call your insurance agent and report the accident.
6. Call your Attorney if you are injured or the damages are extensive.
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ThingsTo Do If You Are In A Traffic Accident 

1/16/2013

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Assess and Get Help
First Steps after impact are:

1. Put on your emergency flashers so other drivers will go around you.
2. Check to see if anyone in your car is injured, and if so, call for medical help.
3. Exit your vehicle if it's safe and you're physically able to do so.
4. Check to see if anyone in the other vehicle is injured, and if so, call for medical help.
5. Call the police. An officer will make a police report of the facts of the accident.
6. The officer will also assist in exchanging information between you and the other driver.
7. Take a picture of the scene with your cell phone.
8. If you're able to safely move your vehicle, move it to the side of the road.

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