Basic First Steps after a Car Accident

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• The Basic First Steps After a Car Accident

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• There are important steps to take at the scene of
  a car accident and afterward.
• Following these basic first steps will make
  filing your claim easier.
• Heres a look at what steps to take after a car
  accident

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Stay at the Accident Scene

• Do not leave the accident scene.
• Leaving the scene, particularly when someone has
  sustained injuries or has been killed, will
  result in serious consequences.
• Stay at the scene until the police tell you that
  you can leave.

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Call the Police

• Even in a minor accident, involve the police.
• Ask the police to file a report and obtain the
  names and badge numbers of the responding
  officers.

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Exchange Information

• Get the name, contact number, address, drivers
  license number and other basic information from
  the other driver involved.
• If there are any passengers, get their names,
  contact numbers and addresses.

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Talk to Witnesses

• Talk to people who witnessed the accident.
• Make sure to get their names, contact numbers and
  addresses.
• Their testimony can play an important role in the
  claims process.

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Inform your Insurance Company

• Inform your insurance company.
• Explain the facts clearly.

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Keep Track of Your Medical Treatment

• Keep a detailed account of the treatment or
  medications you receive.
• Keep copies of all medical reports and bills.
• They will serve as evidence of your medical
  expenses.

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Take Pictures

• Take photographs of the damage to your car.
• Photographs can help your insurance adjuster
  determine compensation for the damage to your
  car.

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Use Caution in Discussing the Incident

• Do not discuss the accident with anyone other
  than your lawyer, your insurance company and the
  police.
• Avoid talking to a representative of another
  insurance company.

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Be Cautious About Early Settlement Offers

• If you are offered a settlement from an insurance
  company, do not accept it and consult with an
  attorney.

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• If you have been injured in a car accident,
  contact the lawyers at Dervishi Law Group, P.C.
  to help you file a claim.
• We specialize in personal injury cases.

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• Contact Us
• Dervishi Law Group, P.C.
• 2322 Arthur Avenue, Suite 3A
• Bronx, New York 10458
• 917-300-0797 or 718-619-4525
• Email fdervishi_at_dervishilaw.com
• www.dervishilaw.com