Do not move your vehicle, unless you are blocking traffic. It is best not moving your vehicle or any debris until an investigating officer instructs you to do so.
It is smart to make a rough drawing of the scene so that you will remember. Draw enough to remember the position of all vehicles. You can ten add anything else that you find to be important.
Make sure to obtain insurance and driver’s license information with all drivers involved. Copy all drivers’ license information. Make note of any statements made about how the accident occurred.
Make sure to contact a lawyer right away. A lawsuit resulting from a collision must be files no later than two years from the date the collision occurred. The sooner your lawyer becomes involved, the easier it will be to protect your rights.
Never give statements to anyone other than police officers. Make sure to report the accident to your insurance company right away. Make sure to get pictures of the accident and all injuries if possible. Make sure to see your doctor if you may have obtained injury. You may not have immediate pain.
Never admit fault in the event you feel you are at fault. The other driver may have just as much fault in the accident as you. If you are upset and there are many spectators, it may be best to say nothing at all.
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