CRASH THE 7 THINGS TO DO AFTER A CAR ACCIDENT

It can feel chaotic,

overwhelming,

embarrassing, and

traumatic.

This quick reference

guide will help you get

through the stressful

moments after a car

accident.

After an accident, every thing feels like it’s in slow

motion, and at the same time, like it’s in hyper

speed.

Be Prepared A lot of the

anxiety of a car

accident is not

feeling prepared.

Make sure to keep

these few things in

your glove box:

• Your insurance

information

• Pad of paper

• Pen

• Camera (if your

phone doesn’t

come with one)

Safety First Pull over to the side of the road - out

of the way of traffic.

Before you get out of your car to

exchange information make sure it’s

safe.

If anyone is hurt call 911, no matter

how minor the crash is.

If it’s a major accident call the police.

If it’s a minor fender bender and no

one is hurt there is usually no need

to call the police.

Say Very Little When you first exit your vehicle to

check the damage and check the

health of the other driver, or drivers,

don’t say much.

DO make sure they are okay

DO ask for their information

But that is as far as talking goes.

DON’T apologize for the accident

DON’T admit fault, even if you

believe you caused the accident

Exchange Information You will need to gather specific information about the other driver to give to

your insurance company.

Take Note Of:

Name

Address

Phone Number

Email Address

Make, Model, and Year of the Vehicle

License Plate

Insurance Carrier

Insurance Policy Number

Take Photos Of:

Your Car

Their Car

People Involved

The Street

Anything you might forget later

You will want to get a copy of the

report, it takes a couple days for it to

be filed and become available to you.

This information with also come in

handy if you need the officer to

testify in court.

If a police officer is at the scene, get

their information too:

Name

Badge Number

Office Phone Number

Police Report Number

The Police

Call Your Insurance

Get in contact with your insurance provider immediately after the accident,

you’ll want to start the claim process fast for two reasons:

➢ You might have free towing on your policy

➢ They may need to set you up with a replacement car

You will get this whole ordeal taken care of the faster they get all the

information.

Call A Lawyer If you are seriously injured in an accident you should get legal advice about

your case, no matter whose fault the accident was.

Even fender benders can cause serious whiplash.

Don’t take the health of your body lightly – call an attorney to make sure

you can get the help you deserve.

Edson Legal

1-855-702-3119

http://edsonlegal.com/

Edson Legal doesn’t get paid until you do. That’s how confident they are with

your case. They are sensitive to serious injuries and the kinds of stresses and

agony they can put on families. Give them a call and let them help.