You’ve Just Been Injured in a Car Accident: What Should You Do?
You've just been in a car accident. You are in shock and confused as to what you should do. As soon as you calm down and regain full cognition, assess the situation in and outside of your vehicle. Are there any injuries? If so, immediately call 911 and inform the operator of the accident and identify whom and to what extent an individual is injured, whether it be you, a passenger, pedestrians, or the driver of the other vehicle(s) involved in the accident. If the injuries reported are severe, an ambulance will immediately be dispatched to the scene of the accident. If you or anyone else require immediate medical attention, please allow the EMTs to perform their job and assist those in need to the hospital. If, however, no one is significantly injured the first and most important thing you should do is to get the name, address, phone number, driver’s license number, license plate and insurance information from the other driver or drivers involved in the accident. While doing so, make sure to get the names of all the passengers who were present in the vehicle(s) during the accident. Second, try to identify all persons who may have witnessed the accident and obtain their contact information as well. Third, call the local police department and notify them that an accident has occurred and give them precise information as to where the accident happened. A police officer should be dispatched to the scene and will make a police report documenting what happened (make sure to get a copy of this police report before the officer leaves). Fourth, if the vehicles are not too damaged, move the cars away from oncoming traffic.
Before Legal Advice Series: Do I have a Legal Case?
Whether you think you have a class action lawsuit, a personal injury claim, or a potential case for defamation, this article should apply to you.
Today's 'Before Legal Advice Series' is going to tackle what is likely the most commonly asked question in the legal field. This question takes many forms such as, "Can I sue?," "Do I have a legal case?," Do I need a lawyer?," and many more. We are going to try to give you some suggestions on how to tackle that question, and come one step closer to resolving your legal issue. As you read on be sure to remember, ReadyLawyers.com is not here to provide legal advice. We are only offering general legal information for your reference. The law can sometimes be complex and very particular to your situation. As always, we encourage you to follow due diligence when reading our articles and consult legal counsel as soon as possible. For further information, we invite you to visit our Disclaimer and Terms of Service accessible on the site. Without further ado, lets discuss our topic for the day.
