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Auto accidents are responsible for
over 40,000 deaths annually. If you are
involved in an auto accident, call the police
immediately. Even if no one was injured it is
important to file an accident report.
Auto accident reports are for insurance purposes to
determine fault. Therefore you want to verify that the report is
thorough. The auto accident report should include interviews with all
involved parties including any witnesses. Photographs and/or diagrams of
auto accident scenes are often supplied by the police. You can also
take pictures of the auto accident, and gather as much information as
possible. Get the names and phone numbers of all auto accident witnesses, as
well as anyone involved in the accident itself.
Common auto accident injuries may include:
Whiplash
Head and brain injury
Paralysis
Joint, bone and muscle injuries
Cuts, lacerations and bruises
Auto accident victims should seek medical attention as soon as possible if
they believe they are injured. Auto accident claims for damages resulting
from injuries usually depend on medical records linking the auto accident to
the injuries received. If there is a time elapses between the auto
accident and the treatment, the more difficult it is to prove a connection.
Accident victims and the families of
those who have died in traffic-related accidents face a challenging
situation that is further complicated by complex insurance laws and legal
issues. As a business, insurance companies are primarily concerned with
limiting their payout. Your needs are secondary.
While the insurance company may present what you think is an attractive
settlement offer, it is in your best interests to contact an attorney who
will put your needs before the insurance company interests. It is
always best to discuss your situation with a skilled attorney before you
decide to enter into discussions with an insurance representative.
If the person responsible for your injuries does not have insurance coverage
or their coverage does not sufficiently provide for your damages, you may be
entitled to collect uninsurance or underinsurance.
Here are some tips to keep in mind if you have been in an accident:
- Stop. If you get in a crash, you
must stop. If you leave, that's known as a "hit and run," and might be a
felony. This includes hitting property, animals or pedestrians. Also,
remain calm.
- Call for help. If someone is
injured, call 911. If not, your first call should then be to the police.
The police will advise as to whether the crashed vehicles should be
moved out of traffic, and will take statements from the drivers and
passengers involved.
- Call your insurer. As soon as you
are able, call and file an accident report. You should also notify the
other driver's insurer of the accident.
- Don't sign anything. If an
insurance adjuster shows up at the scene, don't give any statements and
don't sign anything.
- Gather information. Get the
names, addresses and phone numbers of everyone at the scene, especially
witnesses.
- Go see your doctor. You may have
injuries of which you're unaware. If you are examined by a doctor, make
sure you are specific in explaining how the accident happened and any
and all injuries and problems you sustained as a result.
- Call an attoney. If you've been
injured, you may want a lawyer to make sure you receive a fair
settlement from the insurance company. Also, proving to another driver's
insurer that its policyholder caused the accident might require the
services of an attorney.
Because of the complexities involved in
automobile accident cases, it is important that you act quickly and contact
an attorney with any questions or issues. Proving negligence takes an
investment of time, experience, and resources – advantages that only a
qualified attorney can provide, knowing your legal rights can help protect
you and your family.
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