According to the Association for Safe International Road Travel (ASIRT), every year, close to 1.3 million people meet with fatal ends in road accidents all around the world. This accounts for a daily average of 3,287 deaths. In the United States, there are more than 37,000 road crash deaths every year. Another 2.35 million in America are seriously injured or disabled for life.
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When you are involved in a road crash or car accident, one of the first things you need to do is report the accident. When you make sure to properly report the incident, it can be of great help when the time comes to collect insurance claims or receive compensation for the injuries you sustain. If you do not make sure that the right information reaches right desks within the specified time, you can end up bearing all the financial costs of the accident.
Tips to Report Your Car Accident
Here are tips to ensure that you properly report your car accident:
- Call the police: Calling 911 makes sure that emergency medical personnel are alerted that there are injured people need medical assistance. Some states also require drivers involved in a crash on public roads report their accidents. Even if you do not have that legal obligation, it is a good to call law enforcement officials. The officers will prepare an accident report, which will help you obtain your insurance claim or compensation.
- Gather information: It is vital to make sure that you get as much information as you can right after the accident. First, is the other driver’s information. You must get their name, mailing address, license plate number, auto insurance company and policy number, etc. If the other driver is not willing to share their information, police can compel them to do so, so you may need to request it from them.
- Collect extra information: If you are in an accident with a commercial vehicle, like a delivery van, tractor-trailer or construction vehicle, make sure that you get the following information:
- Driver’s name, insurance provider and insurance policy number
- Company that the driver works for
- Company’s name printed on the side of the semi-cab
- Company’s name printed on the side of the trailer
It is likely that the employer, cargo container and semi-cab owner have separate insurance from the driver. If you want to collect fully on claims for accidents that were caused by faulty equipment, unsecured loads, or unsafe employment practices, it may be necessary to deal with multiple insurance companies.
A car accident lawyer who has the expertise and experience can help you in tracking down the right insurance providers, but you can help start the process by ensuring you get the names prior to starting any legal action.
- Get your injuries checked: You should make sure that you get your injuries checked and treated in a hospital. Your injuries may seem minor, but there is a chance that they are more serious than you realize, especially if sustained internal injuries or a concussion. By getting medical assistance, you also obtain medical evidence that can be used to support claims for personal injury or insurance company awards.
- Call your insurance provider: It is important not to wait more than a few hours to report your car crash to your insurance company. Whether you caused the accident or it was someone else’s fault, you should make sure that you call. It also sets the claims process in motion. Regardless of fault, your insurance can help in paying medical bills, arranging for a rental car, covering repairs, and so on.
If you or a loved one has been injured in a car accident caused by somebody else’s negligence or recklessness, you should immediately seek the legal assistance of the experienced personal injury lawyers at Rosenberg, Minc, Falloff, & Wolff of RMFW Law at 212-344-1000. We know the law!
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