What To Do And What Not To Do After A Car Accident

1. What To Do And What Not To Do After A Car Accident Being involved in a car crash can be a pretty traumatic experience even if you or your loved ones seem not to have suffered severe injuries. Despite thinking there is no serious harm, and regardless of the other driver acknowledging his fault and expressing himself willing to solve things out, there are certain things you should still do. Do not underestimate the consequences of a car accident, and remember that sometimes personal injuries are not apparent at the first moment, or even you car damages may be worst than they appear to be. Here is a short list of “dos and don´ts” after having been involved in a car accident:   Do not leave the scene! If someone got injured or killed, you could be criminally accused of a hit-and-run. Check on everyone´s health and call for emergency services. If someone is unconscious, has back or neck pain, wait for medical personnel, do not move the injured, unless an imminent hazard (such a car on fire or about to explode) requires it. Regarding yourself, in no emergency is apparent, still, go to the hospital. Call 911 right away, and later ask for a copy or the police report. Explain the officer what happened without ever admitting a possible fault from you. Tell your insurance company you had an accident. Explain the facts. Do not talk with your insurance company about any possible settlement. Do not admit any possible fault from your part. Do not let the involved vehicles be removed before taking photos of the damages and license plates. Ask the other driver for his or their personal information, contact details, and their insurance company. If there are any witnesses, gather their personal and contact information. Do not talk to the other driver´s car insurance company, you have no obligation, and remember they will try to minimize their liability. Call a car accident attorney. The sooner the better. And let him perform any needed communications on your behalf. Keep track of your medical treatment, including the medications you received. Request copies of all reports and medical bills. Your lawyer will use them later to prove your medical expenses when asking for compensation. To later prove pain and suffering, keep notes on how injuries affected your daily life, missed workdays and family life. Get your insurer´s damage valuation on your vehicle. If not satisfied, get two independent repair quotes. Do not talk to anyone about the accident, only talk about it with you car accident lawyer.               After a vehicle accident, mainly if someone was injured, the best you can do is seeking the immediate help of a car accident attorney. Your attorney will try to obtain the maximal possible compensation if you were injured or will give you the best defense if you were at fault. Car accidents can be complicated with many aspects to prove and negotiate. Nothing better than a specialized car accident attorney to handle such cases. Articles Source: http://capitalew.net/what-to-do-and-what-not-to-do-after-a-car-accident/ http://www.schreyerlawfirm.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/car-accidents/