10 RULES TO FOLLOW IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN AN ACCIDENT:

  If you have been in an accident, the best lawyers will advise clients to follow these ten basic rules after an accident. *1. Report the accident to the police and/or your employer immediately. *2. Obtain the name, address, phone number and insurance information from the responsible party. *3. Obtain the names, addresses and phone numbers of any witnesses to the accident. *4. Have photographs taken of your injuries, the scene of the accident, and the vehicle or machine you were operating at the time of the accident. *5. Call your insurance agent to report the accident. *6. If you are hurt, seek medical attention. Explain your injuries in full to your healthcare professional. *7. Do not discuss the accident with anyone other than the investigating officer, your doctor or your own insurance company representative. *8. If you suspect the responsible party may be under the influence of alcohol, report it to the investigating officer immediately. *9. Make notes of any statements made by the responsible party after the accident. *10. DO NOT SIGN ANYTHING UNTIL YOU HAVE CONSULTED WITH A PERSONAL INJURY LAWYER.  

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