ACCIDENT TIPS
Q: What should I do if I am injured in an automobile accident that was not my fault?
If you have been in an accident, such as an automobile or motorcycle accident, that was not your fault, here are some tips on what to do:
1. Exchange insurance information with the other driver at the scene of the accident. Under Arizona law, the other driver must give you their insurance information after an accident.
2. Write down the other driver's name and license plate number.
3. If the accident occurred on public property, call the police immediately. The police will be able to prepare a police report that you can later use to help your case. The police may give the other driver a citation, which will also help your case.
4. Seek medical treatment immediately following the accident. Your injury may be more severe than you realize.
5. Call an attorney as soon as possible so that they can give you legal advice and help you get your car repaired.
6. DO NOT discuss your injuries with any insurance company until you have spoken to an attorney.
7. DO NOT leave the scene of the accident without exchanging insurance information with the other driver. If you do, you could be charged with a crime. If there is no other driver, but property was damaged, call the police and provide them with your insurance information.
Q: What should I do if I am injured in an automobile accident that was not my fault?
If you have been in an accident, such as an automobile or motorcycle accident, that was not your fault, here are some tips on what to do:
1. Exchange insurance information with the other driver at the scene of the accident. Under Arizona law, the other driver must give you their insurance information after an accident.
2. Write down the other driver's name and license plate number.
3. If the accident occurred on public property, call the police immediately. The police will be able to prepare a police report that you can later use to help your case. The police may give the other driver a citation, which will also help your case.
4. Seek medical treatment immediately following the accident. Your injury may be more severe than you realize.
5. Call an attorney as soon as possible so that they can give you legal advice and help you get your car repaired.
6. DO NOT discuss your injuries with any insurance company until you have spoken to an attorney.
7. DO NOT leave the scene of the accident without exchanging insurance information with the other driver. If you do, you could be charged with a crime. If there is no other driver, but property was damaged, call the police and provide them with your insurance information.
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