{"id":196,"date":"2020-03-04T08:00:52","date_gmt":"2020-03-04T16:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/?p=196"},"modified":"2020-04-20T07:30:40","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T14:30:40","slug":"what-to-do-in-the-aftermath-of-a-car-accident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/what-to-do-in-the-aftermath-of-a-car-accident\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do in the Aftermath of a Car Accident"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.elawrencelaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Car-Accident.jpg\" alt=\"Car Accident\" class=\"wp-image-203\" width=\"250\" height=\"165\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The moments after a car accident can be very stressful and\nrattling. However, it is crucial to try to keep your composure to ensure your\nown safety and minimize any stressful financial burdens that occur as a result\nof the crash. What should you do in the moments after a car accident?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Assess Yourself for Injury<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The number one priority after any crash is ensuring you and\nall passengers are uninjured. If you are injured, try to limit all motion until\nemergency services arrive to provide care. If you are able to safely move your\nvehicle to the side of the road and away from danger, this would be a good time\nto do so. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Call 911<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The next step is calling the police. If you or any of your\npassengers are experiencing discomfort, you should always report this to the\nresponding officer. Even if no one was injured in the crash, calling the police\nis a good idea because the responding officer will be able to collect both\nparties\u2019 insurance information and print a comprehensive report on the spot.\nThis will come in handy as you look to fix any damages in the coming weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take Photographs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking photos is a crucial step to take after any car\naccident. It serves as a great way to quickly gather proof of all damages. Be\nsure to take several photos of the scene and all involved cars. Odds are, your\nsmartphone\u2019s camera will be more than sufficient in terms of quality, so snap\naway!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gather Information<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you leave the scene of the accident, be sure to\ngather as much information as possible. Here is some key information you should\nalways remember to collect from the other driver involved:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>License plate number<\/li><li>Make\/model\/year\/color of vehicle<\/li><li>Witness contact information (if they are willing\nto give it)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contact an Attorney<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After the dust settles a bit, you should contact a skilled\nattorney. It can be hard to gauge whether or not a car accident requires legal\naction. An experienced attorney will be able to advise you and guide you\nthrough the legal process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You in the Aftermath of a Car Accident? We Can Help.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you experienced an injury during a car accident, you\ndeserve a skilled attorney who will get you the compensation that you deserve\nas a result of your car accident claim. Consult with an experienced attorney\nlike those of the Law Office of Elizabeth A. 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