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4 Tips For Getting Through A Car Accident Without Any Bad Consequences

2 October 2015 by Franklin Vasquez

If you have been involved in a car accident, there are many things you should do right away. By doing these few things, you can be sure that things won't be held against you in court, and you will have a better understanding of the details of the accident to ensure that you know what you need to tell your auto accident lawyer. Here are four tips for helping you get through the very beginning of a car accident without any bad consequences:

1. Drive to a Safe Place: First of all, if no one is injured, you should drive your vehicle to a safe place. Along the side of the road, for example, or in a parking lot would be the best areas to safely exchange insurance information and talk with the police.
2. Keep Cones and Flares in Your Vehicle: If you are unable to drive to a safe place because of injuries, you, a witness, or someone else who was involved in the accident who wasn't injured must be sure that flares or cones are set out to warn oncoming traffic to slow down. Although it may seem like you will never need cones and flares, you never really know when you may be involved in an accident. You can also be prepared to use them to help someone else who has been in an accident that does not have those things with them. This can potentially save lives and another car accident from occurring. 
3. Note Where People Were Sitting: One thing many people often overlook after being involved in an accident is taking note of where people were sitting. You will want to know who was driving in the other vehicle involved in the accident, for example. This is important information to take note of because if the opposite party says someone else was driving, it could lead to an unfair trial, especially if the true driver of the vehicle was under the influence, in which case you would likely receive a higher compensation amount. 
4. Don't Admit Fault: If you were at fault for the accident or even if you weren't, you never want to say sorry or admit fault to anything. This can be held against you in court. You also never want to offer to pay for damages because this can lead your insurance company or the opposite party's insurance company to believe that compensation is not even needed. 

By knowing these four tips for dealing with a car accident on scene, you can be sure that you are well prepared and more likely to receive the compensation that you deserve in the end. Contact an accident attorney like Arrington Schelin & Munsey PC for more information.

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