No one expects to be in a car accident, but knowing what to do if one occurs, can help you recover physically, emotionally, and financially.

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Driving under the influence
Texting while driving
Drowsy driving
Speeding
Aggressive driving
Disobeying traffic laws

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Call the police.
An accident report will provide an official record
of the accident
Document the scene.
Get contact information from involved parties and
witnesses. Take pictures of the vehicles and
surrounding area

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Even if you do not need to go to a hospital, see
your doctor as soon as possible after the accident.
Many serious injuries, such as a traumatic brain
injury, are not immediately apparent

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Do not talk to the at-fault party’s insurance
adjuster
Do not give a recorded statement to anyone
Do not agree to accept money
Do not sign an agreement of any kind

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Another party caused, or contributed to,
the collision
The other party was more at fault than you
You suffered some type of physical injury in
the collision

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Economic damages – including out of pocket
expenses such as medical bills, property damage,
and lost wages
Non-economic damages –what most people refer
to as “pain and suffering.” This is the emotional
and/or psychological injuries you suffered

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• Type and severity of physical injuries
• Number of physical injuries
• Future prognosis for your injuries
• If the injuries leave you scarred or disfigured
• The need for continued treatment and/or future
surgeries
• Amount of time you were unable to work
• Your age and general health prior to the
collision
• The defendant’s actions
• Your own negligence (if any)

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The vast majority of car accident cases are
resolved by the parties reaching a settlement.
If your case goes to trial, it could take more before
your trial date.

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