The Scene of an Accident

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The Scene of an Accident
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• The scene of a car accident can be one of the
  most confusing scenarios to navigate. In addition
  to being emotional shook-up and even in a state
  of shock, all parties are not always peaceful and
  accommodating at the scene.

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• With so much happening quickly and added chaos
  from ongoing traffic, its important to
  understand what MUST occur in such critical
  moments and what mistakes are often made, leading
  to a more complex case.

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• Keep this handy list in your glove compartment,
  with you insurance, in the event you find
  yourself in this situation in Colorado

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• Steps to Take After an Accident
• 1. Stop as soon as its safe and make sure you
  and your passengers are away from ongoing
  traffic.
• 2. Call the police.

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• 3. Be careful about what you say. Statements you
  make at the scene, or verbal deals you discuss
  with the other driver, can be used against you
  later.
• 4. Take pictures of the accident scene and
  vehicles, including license plates.

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• 5. Take a photo of all insurance cards.
• 6. Get the names and telephone numbers of all
  witnesses.

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Avoid

• 1. Ignoring the signs and symptoms of an injury
  assuming you will get better.
• 2. Failing to seek medical treatment, if needed,
  due to fear of the cost or lack of insurance.
• 3. Failing to report a claim to your own
  insurance company.

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• 4. Failing to have your insurance company inspect
  your total loss assuming the at-fault partys
  insurer will be fair.
• 5. Providing a statement of no injury before
  you understand the situation and have put some
  time and distance between the accident and your
  life.

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• We at SoCo Law, we believe that protecting your
  legal rights starts at the moment of impact in a
  car accident.

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• If legal recourse is needed, or diminished value
  is a concern, start with a foundation at the
  scene that will lead to thorough protection of
  your personal rights and responsibilities.
  Confused about a recent crash? Call us for your
  free assessment. We care about the impact of an
  accident on your life.

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• For more information, visit us

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