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Automobile Accidents
Have you been injured in an automobile accident? If the answer is yes there are important things that should be done at the scene of the accident and immediately following. We recommend the following list of things that should be done, if at all possible, when any accident occurs.
� If you are in a safe area, move your car out of the flow of traffic, if possible, to the shoulder. Take care in exiting your car. Watch for traffic, other people, and broken glass or car parts.
� Talk to the drivers of any other vehicles involved in the accident. Get their names, phone numbers, addresses, drivers' license numbers, license plate numbers, and basic insurance information. If there are passengers in any of the vehicles, obtain their names, telephone numbers, and addresses as well.
� Talk to witnesses at the scene. Ask the witnesses what they saw. Get their names and telephone numbers or addresses, if possible. If residents of the area, or businesspeople, who work in the area, have come to the scene or are in the vicinity try to talk to them as well. Ask them, in particular, if they have ever witnessed other accidents in the same place.
� Take photographs of the vehicles and accident scene as soon as possible after the accident.
� Contact the police and have them come to the accident scene. Ask that the police report be filed. Ask for the name and badge numbers of any police officers that arrive.
� Seek immediate medical attention for any injuries, even if they seem minor.
� Keep track of any doctors, physical therapists, chiropractors, or other medical professionals that you seek treatment from, and each medical provider that referred you to other medical providers.
� Contact your insurance company immediately and let them know you have been in an accident. Do not provide any statements to the insurance company until you have spoken with an attorney. Do not talk with anyone about the accident other than your attorney and insurance provider.
If you have recently been involved in an automobile accident please contact our office to help you with your legal representation.
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