Car accidents can be a minor inconvenience or a major life-changing event. The actions you take following an accident can affect your liability or the compensation you receive for your injuries and property damage. Consider taking these three steps after you have been in an accident.
Don’t Leave the Scene
Accidents often happen when you need to be somewhere at a particular time and if your damage seems minor it can be tempting to just go on your way, rather than having to wait around for the police. In some cases, you may face legal action for leaving the scene of an accident, particularly if you are found to be at fault for injuring someone in the other vehicle.
Call 911 or the Police
If no one was injured in the accident, you can probably call the local non-emergency number for the police. They may or may not come out, …