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What to do after being in a car accident?

There are a number of steps which you can take after a motor vehicle accident in order to protect yourself and your family. Here are 15 examples:

1. Make sure that anyone who is hurt in the cat accident receives proper medical care immediately.
2. Contact the local police department and report the accident.
3. Provide and exchange contact and insurance information with any other drivers or passengers that are involved in the motor vehicle collision.
4. Obtain the contact information of any witnesses.
5. Contact your insurance company within seven days and inform them that you have been involved in a car, regardless of who is at fault. Failing to report a motor vehicle accident within a reasonable period of time could result in your insurance company denying your claims. Provide as much detail of the accident as accurately as possible to your insurance company.
6. Take photographs of the scene of the accident.
7. Take photographs of any injuries sustained by you.
8. Take photographs of the damage to the motor vehicle.
9. Write down as much information as you can about what happened in the car accident. It may be difficult to recall later so it is always best to write down your recollection as soon as possible after the car accident.
10. Document any medical bills, expenses, time off work, and any other costs associated with the car accident.
11. Exercise extreme caution when discussing any facts relating to the car accident with anyone other than your accident and personal injury lawyer.
12. Do not provide anyone with any written statements, including your insurance company, without having your personal injury lawyer review it first.
13. Be extremely careful with early settlements and offers made by the insurance company.
14. Consult a personal injury lawyer as soon as possible after the accident.
15. Never sign any documents unless and until you consulted with a personal injury.

For any questions regarding your rights following a car accident, please contact any of our lawyers at 613-563-1131. At Quinn Thiele Mineault Grodzki LLP, we offer free consultations and charge no fees until we win your case.

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