Car Accidents In Maine: Ten Important Steps To Take After An Accident
It’s inevitable that car accidents happen. Even with proper safety precautions, accidents happen daily. With hope, they won’t include you or a loved one, but they are, however, accidents. And the worst part is that they’re unpredictable.
While no one expects to be in an accident, it’s important to be prepared in the event that one occurs.
At the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein, we see firsthand the effects of auto accidents on a daily basis. In over 35 years, we have helped over 15,000 Mainers get the justice they deserve, which is why we’d like to pass along the following tips for what to do in the event that you’re in an accident. After all, accidents happen – we just hope they don’t happen to you.
Ten Important Steps To Take When In An Accident:
- Stop – State law requires you to remain at the scene of an accident.
- Take Safety Precautions – Use flags, flares, cones, etc., to warn oncoming drivers of your accident, preventing further accidents.
- Medical Attention – See that any injured parties receive medical attention immediately. If you have any symptoms or injuries, seek medical attention immediately. This protects your health and documents the injury.
- Call The Police – Contact the State, local or city police. Give the facts of the accident to the police but do not admit responsibility.
- Identify Other Drivers – Obtain the name, address, phone number, and insurance information of all other parties involved in the accident.
- Verify Information – Make sure the driver’s license is current and the registration number matches the license plate number on the vehicle for all drivers involved.
- Identify Witnesses – Get the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and comments of everyone who witnessed the accident.
- Note Details of Accident – Make note of time, weather, road and light conditions, length of skid marks, and make a diagram of the accident scene.
- Take Pictures – Use a digital camera or the camera on your cell phone to take pictures of the accident. Take as many pictures as possible from varying angles and distances to capture the accident scene, damage to cars, nearby road signs and landmarks, skid marks, debris in the road, and all other pertinent evidence. Keeping a disposable camera in your glove compartment is also a good idea.
- Contact Your Insurance Company And The Law Offices Of Joe Bornstein – In over 35 years, we have helped over 15,000 Mainers get the justice they deserve. Contact us today at 1-800-CALL-JOE to find out how we can help you.
If you’ve been in an accident caused by the negligence of someone else, call the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein today for a free and confidential consultation. You may be entitled to compensation.
And the next time you’re on the road, be alert and be aware, and be prepared in the unfortunate event that you’re in an accident.
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