Hayward Chiropractor, Car Accident and 17 Things To Remember
Have you been in a car accident near San Leandro ? Here are some helpful suggestions:
1. Make sure you make a diagram of the accident and take down all of the important information from drivers, passengers and all of the witnesses.
2. It is very important that you make pictures of a visible damage of your auto and visible injury on your body.
3. Call San Leandro Police that they can make a scene report. Make sure you tell police officer about any injuries sustained from the car accident. If police refuse to send someone to the scene, go to the nearest police station and file a report.
4. Go to your San Leandro family doctor or your local San Leandro Chiropractic Clinic to have your injuries evaluated.
5. Inform your insurance company about the accident.
6. Have your auto damage estimated at a quality San Leandro Auto Body Repair Shop.
7. Keep daily records of your medical condition, mental stress, and how your condition changes from one day to another. Make notes of your visits with doctors and therapists and inform them about any additional symptoms.
8. Keep track of time missed from work and if self-employed, keep track of profits lost, because of the car accident.
9. Make sure you see San Leandro personal injury attorney before signing any bodily injury releases from 3rd party insurance companies.
10. It is imperative that you exchange information with other driver/s. Penalties for “hit-and-run” driving are quite severe.
11. If you have been in a car accident Do Not refuse to sign a traffic ticket. It is only a promise to appear in court to explain your side of the story.
12. Do Not move injured persons, unless leaving them alone would cause greater danger to their health and safety.
13. Do Not let your witnesses or passengers to leave the scene of the accident until they have been properly identified, and a written or verbal statement has been taken from them. Be sure you have their name, address and phone number.
14. Try not to move cars till authorities records the scene of the accident.
15. Don’t admit fault, discuss opinions, or offer information about accident to other driver/s, attorneys, or insurance companies other than your own.
16. Make sure insurance company treats your claim fairly.
17. Let your attorney know all of the facts, do not hide any details. All communications with him/her are privileged and confidential.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational purposes only, be sure to consult an experienced San Leandro Accident attorney about specific matters that pertain to your case. If you do not know one feel free to CONTACT us we will be happy to provide the name for you.
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