4 Things You Need To Do When You Are In An Accident

20 March 2018
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After you have been involved in an accident, there are a few things that you need to do right away to ensure that your interests are protected. You need to notify the police, get medical attention, contact an attorney and get in touch with your insurance company.

Notify the Police

The first thing you need to do after you have been in an accident is notify the police. You need to call the police and report the accident. You also need to wait for the police or emergency personal to show up to the scene of the accident. By calling the police, you ensure that a police report is created for your accident. In most states, you are required by law to report any accident to the police.

Get Medical Attention

The second thing you need to do is get medical attention. There are a variety of ways that you can get medical attention. When you call for assistance, you can let the operator know if they should send an ambulance and how serious the accident was. Or, you can let the police know when they arrive that you need medical assistance and they can call an ambulance.

You can also get medical attention later on your own. You can go to the emergency room or urgent care after the accident, or even follow up by going to your doctor. Just make sure you get medical attention you need as soon as possible. When you get medical attention, be sure to tell the doctor that you are getting medical attention because of a car accident, and make sure that they put that information down in their notes.

Contact an Attorney

The third thing you are going to want to do is contact an attorney. Tell the attorney about your accident. Your attorney can help you deal with your insurance company and can make sure that you get the compensation you deserve. They can help you deal with the other driver's insurance companies as well if they contact you. Your attorney can make sure that you know what to do and how to represent yourself, and can fight for you if you need help getting the compensation you deserve.

Contact Your Insurance Company

Finally, you need to contact your insurance company. You need to let your insurance company know about the accident, about the condition of your car, and if you sought out medical attention. Make sure that your attorney is on the line with you when you talk to your insurance company, and stick to the facts when you talk to your insurance company.

After an accident, you need to contact the police, get medical attention, contact your attorney, and contact your insurance company. To learn more about how to proceed after an accident, contact a business such as Wells and McElwee.   


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