If you are involved in a car crash, it is important to stay calm and focus on the following steps: call 911 and provide first aid, take photos of the scene, vehicles and license plates, as well as the other driver’s license, get witnesses’ names and contact information, seek a medical examination as soon as possible, and speak to an experienced attorney. It is important to get a police report and to not assume that the police will do a thorough investigation, as liability can change and witnesses may disappear. Getting checked out by a professional is important to avoid problems with the insurance company and to mitigate damages, and getting representation is important as insurance companies have attorneys and experts working for them. The number one purpose of injury law is safety and it is important to seek help if you have any questions.
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