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Four common mistakes you must avoid after a car crash

On Behalf of | Aug 26, 2019 | Motor Vehicle Accidents |

A person who is involved in a car wreck is likely going to have a lot of anxiety at the time of the crash. You might be in disbelief that it happened and you may feel like you don’t have any direction right now. Unfortunately, there are many mistakes that can come during this time. It is best that you review some of the more common mistakes that people make so that you can find ways to avoid making them yourself.

It is always best to protect your interests. You might want to seek compensation. You need to make sure that you aren’t doing anything that can diminish your chance to do this.

Mistake #1: Admitting guilt

You can’t say anything to anyone about the accident that may make them think that you are accepting blame for the crash. People tend to misconstrue things, so don’t even say that you are sorry for the crash. Taking a few moments to think about how your words can be beneficial in these cases.

Mistake #2: Not contacting police

Sometimes, people who are in accidents will skip calling the police. While this is legal in limited cases, it is always best to contact them so you have a police report. Remember that you do have to call them to come out if there are injuries or more than just surface damage. You also have to ensure the Department of Motor Vehicles is notified if there is a death in the crash, any injury, or more than $1,000 in property damage.

Mistake #3: Failing to gather information

It is best to gather information at the scene if you aren’t too injured to do so. This includes getting the other driver’s insurance and driver’s license information. If possible, you should also try to get pictures of the scene and both vehicles. These can help you to show what happened. It also shows what conditions were present at the time of the crash.

Mistake #4: Skipping medical care

Even if you think that you aren’t injured, it is best to have a check-up. Of course, if you are injured, you need to get to the doctor or urgent care as soon as possible unless you have an injury that warrants a trip to the emergency room. A visit to the doctor can tie your injuries with the accident if you do decide that you are going to seek compensation.