Following are three commonly asked questions by drivers who are involved in car accidents. Please note that the following information is general in nature. Each state and municipality has its own laws. As soon as possible, confer with a reputable auto accident lawyer or a personal injury attorney (in the case of injuries) for legal advice relevant to your situation.
Question: Am I mandated by law to stop if Im involved in a car accident?
Answer: Any car accident attorney will tell you that in most cases you are required to stop if youre involved in an auto accident. If you leave the scene, you can face severe criminal charges " even if the accident is not your fault.
Safety Note: If you feel that it is unsafe for you to stop immediately following an accident, drive to a safe, well lit, public space. Then call authorities, wait for them to show up and explain why you didnt stop at the accident scene. If you face any criminal charges as a result of actions taken, confer with a reputable local attorney.
Question: What information am I required to exchange with the other driver after an auto accident?
Answer: You should exchange insurance information, the correct name and address of the vehicle owner (even if its not you or them), and your name and drivers license number (even if youre/theyre driving someone elses car).
Question: What should I do if there are injuries in the car accident I'm involved in?
Answer: Obviously, one of the first things to do is to call 911 emergency services. An experienced dispatcher will usually handle it from there. More times than not you will not have to make separate phone calls to the police, fire department, hospital or any other emergency services.
Two calls you may need to make as soon as possible after a car accident are to an auto accident attorney (for obvious reasons) and/or a personal injury lawyer (if there are injuries). A personal injury attorney can help you recover losses due to injuries, missed time from work and any ongoing medical treatments you may need.
Question: Am I mandated by law to stop if Im involved in a car accident?
Answer: Any car accident attorney will tell you that in most cases you are required to stop if youre involved in an auto accident. If you leave the scene, you can face severe criminal charges " even if the accident is not your fault.
Safety Note: If you feel that it is unsafe for you to stop immediately following an accident, drive to a safe, well lit, public space. Then call authorities, wait for them to show up and explain why you didnt stop at the accident scene. If you face any criminal charges as a result of actions taken, confer with a reputable local attorney.
Question: What information am I required to exchange with the other driver after an auto accident?
Answer: You should exchange insurance information, the correct name and address of the vehicle owner (even if its not you or them), and your name and drivers license number (even if youre/theyre driving someone elses car).
Question: What should I do if there are injuries in the car accident I'm involved in?
Answer: Obviously, one of the first things to do is to call 911 emergency services. An experienced dispatcher will usually handle it from there. More times than not you will not have to make separate phone calls to the police, fire department, hospital or any other emergency services.
Two calls you may need to make as soon as possible after a car accident are to an auto accident attorney (for obvious reasons) and/or a personal injury lawyer (if there are injuries). A personal injury attorney can help you recover losses due to injuries, missed time from work and any ongoing medical treatments you may need.
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