| Steps To Take If You Are Hurt In An Auto Accident |
1. Stay Calm and Protect Yourself. Stop to protect your passengers and car. Call an ambulance for any injured party, if required. Set flares if you carry them, and do not leave the scene of the accident.
2. Exchange Information. Do not discuss the accident
with anyone or blame anyone, including yourself. Exchange only your
license, registration and motor vehicle identification card.
3. Get the Facts. Take
down the name, address, operator's license number, date of birth, sex,
state of license and the phone number of the other driver. Also, write
down the name, address, and the insurance company of the owner and
driver of the other car involved. The driver may not be the owner of
the car.
4. Injured Parties. Seek
information from police for all injured parties involved including
passengers. Take down the names, addresses, dates of birth, sex, and
extent of injuries.
5. Witnesses. Be sure to write down the names, addresses, and phone numbers of any people who saw the accident but were not involved in it.
6. Damages. Note
the make, body type, year, and license number of all other vehicles
involved. Also make note of the other vehicle. Be sure to get
photographs of any damage to your vehicle, and any injuries sustained that are visible.
7. Draw a Diagram. Make
a note below the diagram of the date and time of the accident. Write
down the location including the street, intersection, or any landmarks.
8. Report the Accident. It is extremely important to report the accident to your insurance broker or agent immediately. If the accident involves a death or injury, report it without delay to the police department. (Click here for an explanation of wrongful death and survival damages) Obtain a copy of their report within 24 hours.
Should you have any further questions regarding auto accidents, contact L. Anthony Bompiani, Esquire at (724) 925-9600.
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Posted By Bompiani Law Group LLC on January 15, 2010 08:43 am | Permalink  |