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On average, 11,200 disabling accidental injuries take place every hour each year. However, with more than 40,000 deaths and over
200,000 serious injuries each year resulting from motor
vehicle accidents, the risk of having an accident is an
ever growing concern.
If
you are a victim of a Serious Vehicle accident Injury
yourself or a loved one,
the first thought in your mind will be to seek the proper
medical attention. In addition there are other important
steps that must be taken following an accident to protect
your rights. Therefore, it is prudent to call an attorney
who is experienced in handling vehicle accident
claims.
Our law firm that is very experienced in handling claims
arising from injuries sustained as a result of the use
or operation of any vehicle, including claims against
the at-fault motorist anduninsured motorist claims.
What
should you do if you are in an accident?
You should obtain as much correct and complete information
as possible at the accident scene (it will be much more
difficult to get vital information later).
Attention drivers, we have compiled
a list of 7 groups of items you should obtain at the accident
scene:
1.
Driver's name, address, date of birth, telephone number,
driver's license number, driver's license expiration date,
and insurance company name and phone number.
2. Vehicle's make, year, model, license plate number,
registration expiration date, and vehicle identification number.
3. Names, addresses, telephone numbers and insurance companies
of the other vehicle's legal and registered owners (if
the driver is not the owner).
4. Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of any passengers
in the other vehicle.
5. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of witnesses
to the accident. Ask them to stay to talk to the CHP or
police. If they cannot stay, ask them to explain to you
what they saw and if possible write everything down.
6. Identify people at the accident scene, even if they
will not give you their contact info. If someone saw the
accident and leaves the scene, you should make a note
of his or her vehicle's license plate number. Law officials
can trace the owner's name and address.
7. Names and badge numbers of any law officer who came
to the accident scene. Ask the officer where and when
you can get a copy of the accident report. Make a simple
diagram of the accident. Make a diagram of the accident
scene on paper, make notes of traffic conditions, weather,
time of day, and any objects such as traffic lights and
signs that might be in the area. Also if you have a camera,
take pictures of the scene.
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