What to Do After a Car Wreck, Hastings & Hastings Opines

    PHOENIX, AZ, July 15, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Being involved in an automobile accident can be a traumatic experience sure to shake up the psyche. Indeed the after math can be frightening, confusing, and overwhelming.

However, remaining calm could potentially save your skin. After a wreck, take a deep breath, and then do as follows:

"First off, make sure that everyone in your vehicle is safe before assessing property damage. If someone is unconscious or seriously injured, call an ambulance immediately," said David Hastings, owner and attorney at Hastings & Hastings.

Also, if you notice someone is seriously wounded, or dead, then call 911 immediately. When civil authorities arrive on the scene, make sure you file a police report.

Another valuable tip for dealing with an accident is to exchange information with the other driver but do not discuss the crash. For instance, asking for the other driver's license number, license plate number, insurance information, address, or number will be helpful, but apologizing for "running a red light" is inadvisable.

"It advisable to photograph the scene of the accident. Every piece of information will come in handy later down the road," said David Hastings, attorney at Hastings & Hastings.

But the best thing you can do to protect yourself is have a trusted attorney on speed dial. Such an attorney can be found here. Hastings & Hastings has saved its customers over $11,000,000 dollars in seven years, with settlement cases clocking in around six and seven figures. With over eleven locations valley wide, it's a safe bet that Hastings & Hastings has an office near you.

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