Unfortunately, at some point in our lives, we will probably be involved in a car accident. Even if you do not get injured in the accident there are certain things you should do and not do. Consult with a Car Accident Lawyer if you are unsure of how to proceed.
If you are involved in a car accident it is important to stay at the scene until the police tell you that you may leave. Leaving the scene of an accident can result in the loss of your license or even criminal charges.
If others are injured, let the police know when you first call to report the accident. Try to make the scene as safe as possible until help arrives. If you cannot move your vehicles off the roadway, turn your flashers on to warn approaching traffic.
Get as much information as you can. Get the other drivers name, licenses number and insurance information. If there are any witnesses to the accident, get their names and numbers. Write down the location, the weather condition, and any other notes about the scene. Make sure you note the police officers that responded, including the incident number from the police report.
Do not admit fault. Even if you think you were the one in the wrong, you may be overlooking factors which played a role in the accident that were not your fault. Make sure you only give the police the facts, let them draw their own conclusions based on the facts they hear.
Finally, make sure you receive medical care. Even if you think you are not injured, it is wise to get examined. It is not uncommon for people to hit their head and suffer brain injuries but not even know they are injured.
All of these steps will help your personal injury case. To protect your claim and to preserve important evidence that will be needed to prove liability, it is important that you contact the Law Office of James M. Hoffmann. The amount of compensation that may be obtained through a lawsuit varies.
