This should include:

Full name and birthdate
Contact details such as phone number and email
Street address
Name of the insurance company, agent, and policy number

Remember to avoid a verbal confrontation when exchanging the above information with one another.

Use the camera application on your smartphone to take pictures of your vehicle and the other driver’s vehicle. You can also photograph anything else you think could be useful, such as the current road conditions. Don’t forget to make a note of the license plate on the other driver’s vehicle.

Check to see if you or the passengers in your vehicle have any obvious injuries first. Try to remain calm and keep other people calm as you call an ambulance. Keep in mind that some injuries from a car accident like whiplash might not show up right away. This is one reason why it’s so important to have a doctor check you out. This is true even if you feel like the car accident didn’t cause you any severe injuries.

Visiting a doctor promptly lends credibility when you file a personal injury claim later. The attorneys for the other party can’t say that your injuries were so minor you didn’t even seek medical attention. Be sure to follow your doctor’s instructions precisely. This can avoid an accusation from the defense that you’re dragging out your recovery to get a better settlement.

If you can still drive your vehicle, turn your emergency flashers on and move it to the shoulder of the road. Never attempt to drive your car home unless a police officer gives you the okay. If it needs towing, wait until the police officer has interviewed you. It’s also a good idea to wait until you have exchanged information with the other driver and have taken photos before calling for assistance.

As soon as possible, contact the Paronyan Law Firm to discuss your case and the next steps involved with filing a claim. We recommend scheduling a consultation when you’re physically able to attend one.

Both insurance companies will attempt to contact you after the car accident. Remember that you’re within your legal rights not to provide any information until you have spoken to your personal injury attorney. Be especially careful of the other insurance company. This is because its agent could try to get you to admit fault or accept a lower settlement.

It’s understandable that you want to share about your car accident with friends and connections. Unfortunately, people can interpret the information you share incorrectly. It may even get into the hands of the lawyer or insurance agent for the other party. Not posting at all is the best way to avoid this problem.

Your recovery is critical, as is your credibility. The best way to achieve both is to attend every scheduled appointment. You also need to work hard to recover the quality of life you had before the car accident.

When you need the income, it can be tempting to return to work even when you’re in pain. This could be a mistake that could set your recovery back by increasing your anxiety, stress, and fatigue. We recommend contacting your regular doctor instead. You should explain what happened and wait until you have permission to return to work. This also gives you the proper documentation if your employer asks for it.

The reason for our recommendation is that returning to work while you’re still injured can make it look like you have recovered enough to resume your regular duties. If you’re concerned about loss of income, you may be able to recover the income you lost with a successful personal injury claim.