Steps to Follow After Car Accident

.... STEPS TO FOLLOW AFTER H CAR ACCIDENT= CAR ACCIDENTS are an everyday affair in the society today. Thus, here's a guide as to what should you do if you meet with a car crash. STATS SPEAK 37,000 37,000 people are killed every year in road crashes 2.35 million 2.35 million people are injured or disabled each year 1,600 8,000 8,000 people lose their life in crashes involving drivers aged 16-20each year 1,600 children below 15 years of age pass away each $230.6 billion The US incurs a bill of $230.6 billion per year because of road crashes WHAT YOU SHOULD DO AFTER THE ACCIDENT? OFTEN PEOPLE ARE PERPLEXED AFTER THE ACCIDENT, but it is important to hold yourself together and perform various steps. ENSURE SAFETY • Calm down • Don't leave the scene • Check for injuries • Move the vehicle of road, if possible • Set up hazard cones if you cannot move the vehicle PERFORM A HEALTH CHECK Check for personal injuries • Check on the well-being of co-passengers • Get on the side of the road for safety • Wait for help • NOTIFY THE AUTHORITY • Call the police POLICE • Inform your insurer DOCUMENT THE ACCIDENT EXCHANGE INFORMATION V Full name v Contact number V Driver's license Talk to witnesses • Type, color and model of vehicle • Vehicle plate number • Location of the accident • Take photographs • DEAL WITH CLAIMS AND LAWSUITS • File an insurance claim • Contact an attorney • Keep track of suffering, injuries, and lost wages • Keep record of medical treatment WHY HIRE A CAR ACCIDENT LAWYER? 1 Better defend if you're To maximize your recovery if you're injured at fault 3 4 Help you against insurance provider File a suit if the insurer does not cooperate SOURCES: http://asirt.org/initiatives/informing-road-users/road-safety-facts/road-crash-statistics http://injury.findlaw.com/car-accidents/after-a-car-accident-first-steps.html http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Action-After-a-Car-Accident https://www.allstate.com/tools-and-resources/car- insurance/in-case-of-a-car-accident.aspx http://www.progressiveagent.com/articles/steps-to-take-after-an-accident.aspx CREATED BY: http://gilleonlawfirm.com