What to do When you are in an Accident

    ORLANDO, FL, October 21, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Your car has just been hit by another vehicle on an isolated road and several of your passengers are injured. Panic will likely set in, but now, more than ever, you should remain level-headed and run through the important steps that are crucial after an accident. If you follow the steps below, you will be ready to provide the emergency attention needed for any [url=http://www.thefloridafirm.com/personal_injury.html]personal injuries of vehicle occupants, plus accurately record the details that may become crucial to determine liability with any legal investigation.

Steps to Take Following a Car Accident
Once you obtain your driver's license, statistics show that you will have at least one accident in your lifetime, if not many more. Knowing what steps to take following a vehicle accident will make a difference to you when injuries result.

Step One - Injury Evaluation
The most important step is the first one: Check for Injuries. You'll want to evaluate yourself, your passengers and the occupants of the other vehicles. Stay calm so that you can pinpoint your location, call for 9-1-1 emergency help and assist with any injuries. It's important not to move the injured, unless immediate danger from flammable liquids exists. Additional damage can occur when moving spinal cord victims or those with head trauma.

Step Two - File an Accident Report
If there are no injuries and you've had only a minor fender-bender, you still need to contact police for a full report. This step will help insurance personnel process claims more efficiently.

Step Three - Squelch Accident Discussions
It may be difficult to keep from discussing the accident with the other motorists involved, but you should only discuss the accident details with police officers and your insurance company. Do not admit to fault or liability at the scene.

Step Four - Get the Details in Writing
By keeping paper, pen and camera in your glove compartment at all times, you'll be ready for this crucial step in an accident investigation. Get the name, address, phone numbers and insurance information from each driver. Additionally, you'll want to record the make, model, color, license and VIN number of each vehicle involved in the accident, along with a brief description of location and how the accident happened. Finally, bring out your camera and photograph the damage of every vehicle involved.

Step Five - Identify any Witnesses
Obtaining the names and contact information for any witnesses should be done as quickly as possible. Often, witnesses must leave before police authorities arrive, so look for any other motorists, passengers or pedestrians that may have seen what happened.

Step Six - Contact Your Insurance Company
By contacting your insurance company immediately, even if you feel you are not the responsible party, you are assured that no delays will occur in processing your claim. Your insurance company will be a valuable asset in sorting through the accident process.

Step Seven - Consult with an Attorney
For more information about choosing a car accident attorney in the Orlando area, please visit the website of Florida personal injury attorneys Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter. Log on to learn more about different types of vehicle accidents and the injuries that often result.

For more information about choosing a car accident attorney in the Orlando area, please visit the website of Florida personal injury attorneys Colling Gilbert Wright & Carter. Log on to learn more about different types of vehicle accidents and the injuries that often result.

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