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Injuries suffered as a result of automobile accidents can be severe and life altering. The most common injuries are to the neck and back such as a herniated or bulging disc, nerve damage, broken or dislocated bones, brain or head injury and spinal cord injuries The consequences of a serious motor vehicle accident can have a catastrophic impact to your life and may further result in injury from mental anxieties such as depression, pain and suffering and the general loss of the ability to enjoy life as you once knew it.
After an accident occurs, there is a limited period of time in which a personal injury lawsuit can be filed the law that establishes this is known as a statute of limitations.
If you are involved in an auto accident you must stop your vehicle. If you don't stop and leave the scene of the accident, you may be subject to criminal prosecution.
After stopping you should remain at the scene of the accident. Move to a safe area and ask someone to call for the police and medical help
If someone is injured, call the ambulance. Once the police arrive at the scene, you and the other driver(s) will be interviewed. The police will ask how the accident occurred and will ask if anyone has been injured.
Once you provide this information, ask the police officer how to get a copy of the police report and note the officer's name and police precinct where the officer is stationed. Most likely, the officer will give you a slip informing you how to get the police report. You will need to call the precinct for an accident report number.
Do not admit fault or say you're "ok", even though this might be the natural polite thing to say, but do remain as calm and polite as possible.
Do not discuss the collision with anyone, except the police, your lawyer, your family or your own insurer. Get all the information you need to make a claim right away.
File a car accident report form usually required within 72 hours if you are injured or have over $1500 in vehicle damage.
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