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° Aid The Injured. If you are less injured than someone else, try
to render assistance if possible.
° Move your car to safety if there are no injuries. If there are
no injuries, it is okay and required that you move your car out of traffic.
If there are injuries, turn on your flashers and raise your hood if
possible to alert other motorists of your presence.
° Always call the police. Do not rely on the other driver’s
statement that the police do not need to be involved.
° Get the other drivers information. Ask to see a copy of his driver's
license and insurance card. Get names, addresses, date of birth, insurance
company name, policy numbers, etc.
° Let police know if you are injured. If you are injured, be sure
to tell the police officer that you are injured. If you are not sure
whether you are injured, tell the police officer you do not know. Many
times, soreness and pain will not manifest itself until hours after
the accident because of adrenaline in your system.
° Take Photos. Keep a disposable camera in your car and make pictures
of the accident scene if possible. If it's not possible, you can always
return to the scene and take accident photos.
° Get Witness Names. If you are able, get the names, addresses,
and telephone numbers of witnesses to the incident. This includes passengers
that may have been in the other car. Do not rely on the police officer
to do it for you. If you have friends or family that show up at the
scene, have them do it for you.
° Call Soto & Tharpe as soon as possible so that we may assist
you.
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