You've just had an accident.
You're stunned and worried.
Things keep flashing through your mind - am I all right? Is the other driver all right? How bad is the damage? How much will this cost me? Who's at fault? Auto accidents are always sudden and confusing, and you may not know what to do when you have one.
Even people who are normally level-headed can forget the proper protocol.
When you don't know what to do, you run the risk of making mistakes - mistakes which could end up costing you.
There is a set procedure to go through if you've been in an accident, and by committing it to memory, you're protecting yourself and your finances.
Steps to Follow Follow these steps to protect yourself following an accident:

• First, move your vehicle to a safe location to prevent the accident from causing more.
  Some states require you to leave the wreck as is - check with law enforcement in your area to learn more.
  
• Identify yourself to the other driver and check to see if he or she is all right.
  Call an ambulance if either of you is hurt.
  
• Call the police and let them know the location of the accident.
  
• Exchange information with the other driver.
  You will need the driver's name, address, telephone numbers, driver's license number, and the name and contact information of their insurance company.
  
• Get the names and contact information of any eyewitnesses at the scene.
  
• Get the names and badge numbers of the police officers who arrive at the scene.
  Ask for a copy of any official report they file.
  
• Don't talk to the other driver at any length about responsibility for the accident.
  Don't accept any compensation for the accident, because this might compromise your ability to get compensation later.
  
• Report the accident to your insurance company.
  Make sure you go into as much detail as possible, and be as honest as possible.
  They may ask you to file a written report - make sure you have the facts clear before you do so.
  
• Call the other person's insurance company to make sure they are aware of the accident.
  
• You may discover injuries to yourself or damage to your car at a later date caused by the crash.
  Make sure you alert your insurance company to this.
  

Following these steps can help you keep your head in an emergency and protect yourself and your assets.
To learn more about car accidents and your legal options following them, visit the Milwaukee car accident attorneys of Habush Habush & Rottier, S.
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