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IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN A COLLISION:

1. Remain Calm

It is normal after even a slight collision for you to be confused and under severe stress.

2. Stop at the Scene.

Do not leave the scene without exchanging name, address, telephone numbers, and insurance information with the other driver(s) and passengers involved. Get the name, address and telephone number of each witness to the collision and the name and badge number of any police officer investigating your accident. Make a sketch diagram of the accident for your attorney (it should be in a letter addressed to your attorney).

3. Protect the Scene.

Do not move your vehicle before the police arrive at the scene unless it is a minor impact and your vehicle poses a danger to you and others. (If you are on an interstate highway move, your vehicle, if able off to the side of the road).

4. Protect Your Rights.

Do not discuss the collision with anyone other than the police, your own insurance company, and your own attorney. Do not render any opinions about the accident. Do not admit any fault.

5. Notify your Insurer.

Notify your own insurance company as soon as possible and cooperate with them fully. (Failure to promptly notify your insurer and cooperate with your insurer may exempt them from providing you coverage and/or legal representation they may be otherwise obligated to provide under the terms of your insurance contract.)

6. Seek Treatment for Injuries Sustained.

Seek medical attention promptly if you are injured.

7. Seek Legal Counsel

Call the Garver Law Offices and speak with one of our attorneys to determine how you can best protect your rights. You can call us at (703) 471-1090, (800) 440-8605 or by E-mail @ glaw@erols.com Contact us for a free brochure to keep in your glove box to help you protect your interests in the event of an accident or print a copy of this to keep.

 

 

 

 

 

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