CAR ACCIDENTS IN US: What To Do After A Rear-End Car Accident In Pennsylvania

Car accidents can leave the most levelheaded people shaken up.
However, no matter how emotional you are it's best not to say too much
at the accident scene [1]. People involved in accidents frequently
have the reaction that "he came out of nowhere." Car accidents can
seemingly happen when you least expect them. But, after an accident,
there are things you can and should do. This is true in a rear-end
car accident, whether you are a passenger or driver, whether you are
in a taxi or bus, or even if you are driving on the job and involved
in a rear-end accident.

First of all, at the scene [2], try to find a safe place away from any
traffic. There you can wait for emergency personnel, police, and you
can exchange information with the other driver.

It is very important to call the police. Wait for the police to arrive
at the scene [3], unless it is simply impossible to do so. If you
cannot wait for the police to arrive at the scene [4] make sure you
speak to the police as soon as possible following the accident.

Exchanging information with the other driver is important. Try to
obtain as much information as possible, within reason, about the other
driver as well as any other passengers who might be in the other
driver's vehicle. Most importantly you need the name, address, and
phone number of the other driver as well as the license plate/tag
number for the other driver's vehicle and the state that the license
plate is registered. If there are any witnesses to the accident, get
their names, phone numbers and addresses as well.

You should report the accident to your insurance company as soon as
you reasonably can after the accident. You are not under an obligation
to contact your insurance company immediately; in other words you are
not obligated to contact your insurance company from the scene [5], or
from the hospital or even within the first day or two after the
accident. Typically an insurance policy simply provides that you give
them notice of the accident as soon as possible after the accident.
The insurance company does not necessarily have your best interest in
mind. They have their own best interest in mind. For this reason it is
always a good idea to contact an attorney following a car accident in
order to help [6] you deal with the payment of medical bills,
resolution of the property damage, and basically to deal with your
insurance company and the other driver's insurance company.

If an insurance adjuster calls you after an accident, should you talk
to him? You can, but we don't recommend it. The adjuster usually will
want to take a recorded statement about the accident and your
injuries. This benefits the insurance company, not you. Also, some
insurance companies will try to pressure you into settling your case
early in the claim process. Don't fall for that trap. Contact a
qualified attorney who is used to evaluating personal injury cases
before considering any settlement offer. Also, don't sign a release
for the other driver's insurance company or your own insurance company
to get your medical records. Simply put, the other driver's insurance
company is not entitled to a release from you for your medical
records. Your own insurance company may be entitled to a release for
your medical records so that they can pay your medical bills, but we
recommend that you speak to a qualified personal injury attorney
before signing any medical release for an insurance company. For
instance, there may be some medical records that have nothing to do
with the accident. An insurance company is not entitled to get those
records. But with a medical release, they can.

You should know what all of your damages and injuries are. But of
course, you may not know what they are in the very beginning. That's
why you should seek medical care as soon as possible. Tell your doctor
what all you injuries are, but do not exaggerate. Pain and suffering
is one of the main elements of damages in any personal injury case.
Keep records of all of your medical bills, and of the expenses you
spent going back and forth to the doctors. Keep your receipts for
co-pays and deductibles. Don't forget that you are entitled to be
reimbursed for any wages that you lose as a result of the accident.

If you choose a lawyer to represent you, choose one that is not afraid
to go to court. Not all lawyers go to court. Some lawyers who handle
personal injury cases settle all of their cases. Ask the lawyer that
you are considering hiring whether they are skilled and experienced at
trying rear-end car accident cases in Pennsylvania [7].

For more than two decades, Pennsylvania car accident attorney
Stuart A. Carpey has worked tirelessly protecting the rights of people
injured in accidents. He wrote this article to help [8] enlighten
people on the actions to take when involved in a rear-end collision.
For more information and articles on how to protect your rights, visit
Carpey Law

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Thứ Ba, 28 tháng 9, 2010

What To Do After A Rear-End Car Accident In Pennsylvania

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