It is a fact that many Georgia drivers will be involved in at least one serious car accident in their lifetime. Hopefully you will never be in a situation where you have to use these tips but better safe than sorry. If you have been involved in a car accident in Georgia resulting in injury or loss then you need to consult an Atlanta car accident attorney immediately to ensure that you recieve the maximum value for your settlement. If you have not become part of that statistic yet, or it has been a really long time since your last accident, there are a few things that you should keep in mind.
First, make sure that everyone is all right.
If you are able to move. then go check on your passengers and the people in the other car. Do not try to move anyone that is unconscious or incapable of moving. It is possible that they have a neck or back injury and you can do serious damage by moving them without a paramedic present. So, if you can provide aid do so, otherwise wait for the ambulance to arrive.
The next step is to use your cell phone or walk to a nearby house and phone the police.
Make sure that you give accurate directions and the nearest cross street, if possible. While waiting on the police and ambulances to arrive, try to protect the scene as much as possible. Don't move the cars off the road or alter the details in any way. This may look to the police like you are trying to hide something or it may just make it harder to decide who is at fault for the accident.
After the injured have been seen to and the police are on the way, the most important thing to do is shut your mouth.
Do not admit anything to the other driver. In the heat of the moment you may want to apologize or say something to that affect. Do not do it! This can be taken by the officer as an admission of responsibly and you could be at fault even if the accident was not caused by you. So, trade insurance information with the driver and other pertinent information but do not admit or agree to anything, even if it seems innocuous.
If your cell phone is equipped with a camera then taking pictures of the accident scene is recommended.
If you have to go to to court, it may be months or possibly years before the case is reviewed and the photos will keep the details fresh in your mind. They could also be used to refute the claims of the other driver if he tries to cover up the details.
If you have been seriously injured in a car accident in Georgia you need the expert counsel of the attorneys at Cash Krugler and Fredericks on your side. Call today for a free Georgia car accident case evaluation and see how Georgia's premier accident attorneys can help protect you.
