| Los Angeles is characterized by a huge network of | | | | they saw. Likewise, obtain their names, contact details, |
| freeways, streets, as well as local and regional means | | | | and addresses. However, do not force them to |
| of public transportation. Twelve major freeways | | | | provide information. Jot down what they say and if it is |
| traverse the region. | | | | okay with them, you can get their names and phone |
| In a vehicular accident, injuries may be serious and | | | | numbers so that they can be contacted again when |
| emotions can run high. Here are some guidelines on | | | | they are needed. |
| what to do when you get involved in an accident: | | | | • Get in touch with your Insurance Provider - |
| • It is a rule of thumb that you should stay at | | | | Inform your insurer that you got involved in an accident. |
| the accident site especially if there are injuries or | | | | Do not conceal information from the adjuster about |
| deaths. Leaving the accident site can make you | | | | what transpired and the degree of your injury. While |
| criminally liable for "hit-and-run." However, if the | | | | the facts of the an accident may already be known to |
| accident happened in a deserted place, be careful | | | | your insurance provider, keeping yourself interested in |
| when stopping or disembarking from your vehicle, you | | | | the case is an indication to the insurance company that |
| could end up being robbed or killed. | | | | you are serious with your case. |
| • Prior to evaluating property damage, make | | | | • Keep your medical records - Write down |
| sure that all parties are okay. Call for medical help if | | | | the names of doctors, therapists, chiropractors, or |
| someone needs it. Do not move someone who is | | | | other medical personnel that you consult. Keep this |
| unconscious or suffers from neck or back pain. Wait | | | | information for your lawyer, insurance provider, and the |
| until qualified medical practitioner arrives. If the victim is | | | | court. |
| engulfed in a pool of gas that may explode any time, | | | | • Corroborating your case with photographic |
| you have no choice but to move them. | | | | evidence can strengthen your chance of getting a |
| • Get in touch with law enforcement | | | | winning claim. Take pictures of your vehicle prior and |
| agencies - This is vital if there is physical injury or | | | | after the accident so that the adjuster can determine |
| death. Make the necessary police report once the | | | | the amount of compensation for your claim. |
| police officers arrive at the accident scene. | | | | • Now, you might already be receiving |
| • Obtain the names, contact numbers, | | | | settlement offers from your insurance provider. Make |
| address, license numbers, and basic insurance | | | | sure that all your physical injuries have been treated |
| information of all the parties involved. Be cordial when | | | | and that you have a diagnosis from your doctor. Make |
| getting information. However, avoid apologizing at the | | | | sure that your claim covers all your injuries. |
| accident scene. Doing so could put you in trouble as | | | | In all of these processes, getting a Los Angeles vehicle |
| far as legal liability is concerned. | | | | accident lawyer on your side can ensure a winning |
| • Interview eyewitnesses - Ask them what | | | | claim. |