Getting in a car accident is frightening and stressful. There are many precautionary steps that should be taken to make sure that you won’t face any further issues during the process of fixing your car up and/or dealing with any injuries to you or the other people involved.

Follow these steps:

• Stay with your car where the accident occurred but move it to a safe area away from traffic
• Call paramedics if they’re needed
• Get the license plate number, insurance information, and contact information from the other driver(s)
• Take photos, document injuries, and make a record of your perspective of the accident as soon as possible
• Exchange contact information with witnesses if there were any
• Do not admit fault or say you’re not injured
• Call your insurance company and report the accident to the DMV
• Consider hiring a personal injury attorney

Following these steps will begin your journey to getting your car accident cleared up without facing extra unnecessary fines simply by knowing your rights and the smart steps to take to deal with a situation where you may be vulnerable to others trying to scam you out of your money.

If you find yourself in a situation like this, give us a call!