5 Things You Should Do Immediately After a Car Accident

Car accidents are scary. Even minor accidents or fender benders can cause a lot of turmoil and confusion. Even though car accidents occur everyday most people think that an accident won't happen to them. Would you know what to do if you were involved in a car accident? Most people don't. If you're in a car accident, regardless of who is at fault, here are the 5 most important things for you to do immediately after the accident:

1. Stop - If you're in the middle of the road or not in a very safe place then get your car off to the side of the road if you can. If you can't move your car get yourself and your passengers out and get off the road. Make sure the other driver stops too. If the other driver doesn't stop try to get the license plate number of the car.

2. Check to see if you or your passengers are injured - Obviously if anyone is seriously injured you'll know, but not all injuries are immediately visible. Check yourself over thoroughly and check to see if your passengers are hurt. Try to not move too much except to get out of the car.

3. Call the police- Even if it's just a fender bender you should always call the police. You will need a police report about the accident to file a claim or in case there are legal complications. Call the police immediately and wait for the police to arrive.

4. Document the damage- In order to preserve the evidence it's important to take photos of the car as soon after the accident as you can. Use a camera that has a date stamp or time and date stamp so that the photos will show they were taken immediately after the accident. If there is a problem with the claim or if there is a lawsuit you will need those photos as evidence.

5. Get checked out by a doctor and encourage your passengers to do so as well - Even if you don't feel that you're injured or you think that a trip to the emergency room really isn't warranted it's important that you have medical evidence to document any injuries that might be a result of the accident.

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