Auto Accident - Procedures

North Carolina Auto Accident ATTORNEY

1. Stop immediately
   Stay calm and do what you can within reason to avoid blocking traffic. Never leave the scene of a North Carolina auto accident in which you or your car were involved, no matter how slight the collision. Pull over to the side of the road as soon as possible without endangering any other person and without obstructing traffic.

2. Check to see if anyone is injured
   Take care of any person that is injured, including rendering medical attention as soon as possible. Contact 911 or any other ambulance service in order to receive medical treatment. Do not assume a lack of an obvious injury means that a person is not hurt.

3. Call the police
   A North Carolina auto accident should be reported to the proper authorities. The report may not only be helpful if you determine that you are injured or there is damage to your car, but it may also be helpful later if the other person tries to avoid responsibility for the accident.

4. Don't Sign
   If an insurance adjuster shows up at the scene, don't give any statements and don't sign anything.

5. Gather Information
   If possible get the names, addresses and phone numbers of witnesses. Make a mental note of what witnesses say, such as, "that black car was flying."

6. Visit your doctor
   Even if you are not sure whether or not you are injured or anyone else in your vehicle was injured in the accident, it is best to be examined by a doctor at the earliest possible time or to go to the nearest emergency room. When a doctor examines you, make sure you are specific in explaining to the physician how the accident happened and all injuries and problems you sustained as a result.

7. Inform your insurance company
   Make sure that you call your insurance company immediately to report the accident. Failing to report the accident immediately could in some instances result in the insurance company not covering you for the accident. You should contact the company immediately.

8. Call the offices of Crumley & Associates immediately
   Before signing any statements, consult a North Carolina auto accident attorney that concentrates on helping those who have been injured in auto accidents. At Crumley & Associates we have helped thousands of clients achieve justice when they are wronged by another party.