What To Do After a Car Accident

WHAT TO DO AFTERA CARACCIDENT MOVE TO SAFETY > Assess whether there are any injuries before you start to move > If the accident was minor, move your cars to the side of the road when it's safe your vehicles Take a few pictures of the accident before this if you want to document details EXCHANGE INFO INSURANCE Always carry your insurance information with you in your car > Get the other driver's important information, including: Name Phone number Insurance information License plate number No one should need your Social Security number, so don't give it out BE POLITE Stay calm, and don't make a scene by losing your temper after an accident > Never apologize or admit fault for any part of the accident » Any statement of responsibility could be used against you later TAKE PICTURES » Use your smartphone to document any damage to either vehicle Be sure to get the location of the accident with any landmarks in the pictures Take photos of anyone else involved in the accident, especially your passengers ALERT THE AUTHORITIES Even if the accident was minor, alert the police Call your insurance company to file a claim as Soon as you can Call your car accident lawyer, whether or not you think you may be injured VISIT THE DOCTOR If you are injured, the > Some injuries may not be readily apparent right after a car accident other driver could be held liable for your medical bills Go to a doctor as soon as possible to be evaluated for injuries ZEVIN & ROSENBLOUM, P.C. ATTORNEYS AT LAW INFOGRAPHIC PROVIDED BY: Zevin & Rosenbloum, P.C. www.atlantainjurylawyers.net Sources: http://www.cars.com/go/advice/Story.jsp?section=ins&subject=how _file&story=what-to-do-in-an-accident http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Public/Pamphlets/AutoAccident.aspx