What to Do After a Car Accident

Accidents are unexpected events that cause injury and, in other cases, lead to death. When an accident happens, it can be extremely difficult to get your life back to normal. If you suddenly became a victim of a car accident, it is important to know the appropriate steps to take.

First Steps After a Car Accident

1. Get Medical Help if Necessary

Don’t assume you’re fine. Your injuries may require immediate medical attention.

2. Don’t Drive Away

Even if the situation doesn’t seem serious, don’t drive away from the scene of the accident.

You may need to perform a simple task such as securing the scene. This is important to ensure that no further accident occurs at the same spot. Especially when the cause for the eventuality – if external referring to something either on the road and not some mechanical faults or internal crisis – is identified by driver.

3. Call the Police

Don’t waste another minute before you dial 911. When you suddenly found yourself in a car accident, you want to make sure that you immediately get a hold of a phone to inform the police of the development. This is good in a situation where you may need to file a police report to lay claims on insurance. In other circumstances, you may want to notify the police and let them have a record of this event for future purposes. You never could tell the accident may be something you might eventually want to refer to in the future. A police report gives you a good reference point.

4. Be Clear When Narrating the Incident to the Authorities

You want to be as accurate as possible. Don’t beat about the bush and don’t leave out the tiniest little detail.

5. Notify the Insurance Company

Let your insurance company be aware of the incident. Depending on the contract and policies of the insurance company, it may require that you notify them as soon as the incident occurs. In addition to that see that you annex the benefits of your insurance to its maximum. Some insurance policies have medical benefits which ultimately would offer you more in payment settlement.

Take a note of this information and apply them when you find yourself in a car accident.

6. Talk to a Lawyer

The experienced car accident attorneys at Herrman & Herrman have decades of experience winning compensation for their clients. Call now or contact us online to schedule your free consultation.

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