WHAT TO DO AFTER AN AUTO ACCIDENT
- Check Yourself and Your Passengers for Injury.
Make sure your Ok. The shock of the accident may numb your pain, which is why you should seek immediate medical attention. Even if you think you’re not seriously injured, you should undergo an examination by an emergency room doctor immediately. They can detect injuries that you may not be able to see or feel. If you have been injured in the accident, you should take photos of the injury before it is treated and bandaged. The hospital staff will show you how to do this safely.
- Call Emergency Services.
Do not assume that the people in the other car will do this. Dial 911 yourself. They will dispatch rescue vehicles to your location immediately.
- Check the Status of the People in the Other Car.
If you are conscious and mobile, you should go to the other car to see if anyone is injured. If you still have the 911 operator on the line, you should tell them if someone in the other vehicle has been hurt.
- ExchangeInformation.
Exchange information, but don’t leave the scene without a police report. You should exchange personal contact and insurance information with the other driver. It is important that you say nothing that admits fault on your part. Speak to an attorney first.
- Document the Accident Scene and Car Damage.
Take Photos. Use your cell phone to take photos of the incident, including the damage done to your car. You should get shots from every angle.
- Get Yourself Checked by a Doctor.
Even if you are not seriously injured, you should undergo an examination by an emergency room doctor immediately. They can detect injuries that you may not be able to see or feel. If you have been injured in the accident, you should take photos of the injury before it is treated and bandaged. The hospital staff will show you how to do this safely.
- Call a Georgia Personal Injury Lawyer.
You should call a Georgia personal injury attorney immediately to ensure the proper steps are taken to maximize your compensation.
