Steps to take after a car accident:
1. Check for injuries, including shock. Call 911 or *HP if injuries are present; an ambulance and police will be dispatched. We recommend you seek medical
treatment immediately.
2. If your car is not driveable or you/others have been severely injured, do not try to move your car. Should neither of these conditions apply, move your car
to a safe place that’s out of traffic.
3. If you did not call 911, call the police (for both minor and major accidents). The South Carolina Highway Patrol (803) 896-7920 investigates nearly all
motor vehicle accidents unless they take place within the city limits of a particular town. The police will write an official traffic collision report (called and
FR-10/TR-310) that can be helpful when dealing with insurance companies later on.
4. DO NOT ADMIT GUILT TO ANYONE, even if you think you are at-fault.
5. Minimize speaking to the other driver outside of gathering information.
6. When speaking to the police, be cooperative and exact. Do not embellish, guess, or speculate.
7. Gather documentation, including:
8. Take pictures from different distances and angles, including photos of:
9. Sign police documents if necessary, but DO NOT SIGN INSURANCE DOCUMENTS before speaking with your lawyer.
10. Call an experienced South Carolina personal injury/car accident lawyer. A skilled car accident lawyer in the Upstate can make a huge difference in the
outcome of your case.
Few of us have the presence of mind (or the legal training) to know exactly what to do after a car accident.
The car accident lawyers at Dunaway Law Firm, LLC have decades of experience helping clients and their families navigate the complex legal framework of car accident cases. Our firm has an extensive network of expert witnesses and specialists, including accident reconstructionists experts which we can leverage to strengthen your case.
Work with some of the best legal representation our country has to offer. To request a free consultation, call the Dunaway Law Firm, LLC at 864-224-1144 today or visit our website at www.dunawayfirm.com
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