Auto Accident: Commonly Asked Questions by Drivers
Following are some commonly asked questions by drivers involved in auto accidents. Please note: These are general responses. Each state and jurisdiction has varying laws. Consult a car accident attorney or a personal injury lawyer immediately for legal advice pertinent to your situation, especially if you are injured as a result of an accident.
Question: Am I mandated by law to stop if Im involved in a car accident?
Answer: In most cases, you must stop if youre involved in an auto accident. If you leave the scene of a car accident, you can face criminal charges. In many jurisdictions, this is true even if the accident is not your fault (many are surprised by this fact).
Note: If you dont feel safe stopping when youre involved in an auto accident, drive to a well lit, public space to call and/or wait for authorities before dealing with the other driver. If you feel that youll face any criminal charges as a result of this, consult a local, qualified car accident attorney.
Question: What information should I provide to and get from the other driver if Im in a car accident?
Answer: Most car accident attorneys advise that you provide/exchange insurance information. In addition to this, you should also exchange drivers license information, and the name and address of the owner of the vehicle you or they are driving (if its not your or their car).
Question: What should I do if there are injuries in the car accident I’m involved in?
Answer: Immediately call 911. The operator will notify all pertinent emergency service personnel, such as police, fire department and ambulance.
Also, following an auto accident, you should contact a qualified, personal injury lawyer and/or an auto accident attorney if you are injured. This attorney will gather all details and guide you through the legal process. A personal injury attorney will help you collect monies after an auto accident for such things as payment of medical bills, compensation for any lost wages and costs of any ongoing medical therapy or treatment you may need.
Published by: Jim Adler Articles on February 27th, 2009 | Filed under Legal
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