what to do and not to do after a car accident
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WHAT TO DOAND NOT TODO AFTER ACARACCIDENT CONSOLE & HOLLAWELL P.C.
DO SEEA PHYSICIAN
Call 911 right away for serious
injuries
Even if you believe your injuries are
not serious you should still see a
doctor
DO CALL THE POLICERIGHT AWAY
You need a document stating that the
accident occured
Call even if the damage seems minor
If the other driver apologizes and asks you
not to call, still call the police
Everyone involved in the accident should
wait for the police to arrive
DO COLLECTEVIDENCE
Write down names and contact
information of everyone who saw the
accident
Take pictures of the damage and
scene
DO CALL YOURINSURANCE PROVIDER
You are required to tell them of the
accident right away
But you should only give them the
basic facts
DO CALL A PERSONALINJURY LAWYER
Don't let the insurance company take
advantage of you
Most people who take care of the claim
on their own only get a fraction of the
money they deserve
DON'T GIVE MORE INFOTHAN YOU ARE LEGALLYREQUIRED
The insurance adjuster is not your friend.
They will twist anything you say, no matter
how small, against you.
DON'T PLAY DOWNYOUR INJURIES
You might not feel the pain right away but it
is important not to assume they are minor
or that the injury will go away on it's own.
DON'T HESITATE TO GETWITNESS STATEMENTS
The details from witnesses could help
support your claim so it is important to get
them as soon as the accident happens so
every detail is fresh in their mind.
DON'T ACCEPT LESSTHAN WHAT YOUDESERVE
Accepting their first offer means not being
able to ask for more money later on. Which
means you won't get help with the income
you lost and your growing medical bills.
DON'T JUST LET THEOTHER CAR DRIVE OFF
You can not trust that the other driver is
giving you their correct information. Make
sure they wait for the police to arrive so
their info can be verified.