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Go to the doctor or emergency room, regardless. Sometimes injuries can be severe and not feel like anything because of shock. Be safe and be careful by doing this first. Waiting can be bad for many reasons; one being your injuries can become worse by waiting to get treatment.
Second, get copies of the accident report from the reporting officers and any medical billings from your accident. This may take a little time, but get the process started or have a friend or loved one help you to do this.
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Third, as soon as possible, write down everything you can recall about the accident, including where you were going and your frame of mind at the time. In time details can become vague for some people. Write them down as soon as you are able to.
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There are other things you will want to do after your accident if you’ve been injured. If you are injured severely, others most likely will be helping you. This will include an attorney and members of his staff. Make sure you have your insurance information together, as well as the other driver’s, if possible.
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Finally, create a list of questions for the attorney regarding your concerns and fears about the accident. The attorney will answer them or refer you to one who can address them properly. The questions that are easiest to get answered are in finding out what information and documents you can get together in your case.
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Keep in mind…
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If a driver can afford insurance without a deductible it works out best and makes the process after the accident somewhat simpler. However, if you have been injured in your accident you may not be able to do much. Then you must rely on others, including the police to provide this support information.  Getting an accident report to document what happened will be important for an attorney to start their work with for you. In addition, the date of the accident and the police department handling the accident, as well as who conducted the investigations are all important facts and starting points. In regards to the other driver’s car, write down the make and model, including the tag number and vehicle identification number from the registration, if you are able to do so. Provide the same information on your own vehicle to the other driver, if possible. Contact your own insurance company as soon as possible. Seek independent counsel from an attorney to understand your rights and responsibilities in any accident situation.
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Insurance company contact…
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Expecting your insurance company will handle everything may actually be true; however many times this isn’t the case. It may take more work on your part to get everything handled correctly with an insurance company. Your insurance company or the other party’s insurance company may want a personal statement from you and want to record it. You can refuse to do this, especially if you have not contacted an attorney who will advise you about doing or not doing this as well as other matters regarding your accident or personal injury case.
