7 THINGS TO DO IN CAR ACCIDENT
1) CALL THE POLICE
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Notify the police that you were in a car accident and give your full cooperation in completing the police report.
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Identify any factors that may have contributed to the accident.
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Identify any witnesses.
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Inform the officer of any injuries or if you are experiencing pain.
2) EXCHANGE INFORMATION
3) GET MEDICAL TREATMENT
- If you are injured get treatment right away!
- If you wait, the insurance company will question whether your injuries are related to this accident.
- Many people will feel some discomfort after a car accident but not everyone will follow up.
4) TAKE PICTURES
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If you are capable, take photographs of the accident scene, the position of the vehicles, the roadway, and any damage to the vehicles.
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Photograph any visible injuries, such as cuts and bruises.
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If possible, try to position a newspaper in the background to confirm the date of the photographs.
5) FILE AN MV104
- Filing a police report creates a record of your account of the accident.
- The insurance companies may view these when investigating a claim.
6) FILE A NO-FAULT APPLICATION
- You have 30 days from the date of the accident to file this form.
- No-fault benefits are payments that YOUR insurance company will make for medical treatments if you are injured.
7) TALK TO AN ATTORNEY
- An experienced team of personal injury attorneys can explain the options available to you and help get you on the path to recovery.
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