April 23, 2014

Handling Car Accidents in Abbotsford

Your Guide KNOW the High Risk Spots, What to Do and How to Recover A car accident is a traumatic experience and it can be difficult to think through the logical steps when you’re dealing with the shock.

Knowing what to do before you’re in an accident can be a big help, which is why our team at RDM Lawyers LLP has put together this helpful guide.

We’ll help you:

1. Learn which intersections are most dangerous 2. Know what to do in an accident 3. Get a fair settlement from ICBC

Handling Car Accidents in Abbotsford

Your Guide at the Scene What should you do immediately in a car accident?

Keep this convenient guide in your glove compartment, and refer to it if you are involved in an accident:

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Collect the following information from everyone involved, including witnesses: a. Full names b. Phone numbers c. Addresses d. Drivers’ license numbers e. License plate numbers, including province and expiration date f. Insurance providers – especially for out of province vehicles, which will not be insured through ICBC Look at the insurance paperwork of the other parties involved; write down the company name and policy number Take pictures of the vehicles at the scene from every possible angle Make notes on how the accident took place right away; these details can be hard to recall later

If you are injured in an accident and you are not at fault, our Personal Injury Team at RDM Lawyers can help. We’ll handle ICBC for you and make you aware of the options concerning immediate expense coverage and long term compensation.

Visit rdmlawyers.com or call 1-888-853-0774.

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Handling Car Accidents in Abbotsford

Your Guide with ICBC How can you get proper compensation from ICBC?

ICBC is responsible for keeping its claims costs as low as possible. Their first settlement offer may not include everything you’re entitled to receive. Here are some tips: • Report the accident to ICBC within 24 hours, the sooner the better • Call 604-520-8222 for Dial-a-claim within Abbotsford or 1-800-910-4222 if you’re out of town • Have the information you gathered at the accident scene beside you (see the previous section of this guide) • Provide answers only to the questions you are asked • Report your injuries as accurately as possible to your doctor as soon as you can after the accident • Reminder: Everything you share is being recorded; be honest with all of your answers

If you or a loved one is injured, call RDM Lawyers at 1-888-853-0774 for support; the initial consultation is free as we review your case. Our team can handle ICBC so that you can concentrate fully on your recovery.

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Handling Car Accidents in Abbotsford

Your Guide to High Risk Zones Lonzo Road and Sumas Way offramp and Sumas Way Onramp and Trans-Canada HWY King Road and King Road Onramp and McCallum Road Offramp and McCallum Road Onramp and Trans-Canada Hwy Marshall Road and Sumas Way and Turning Lane

Marshall Road and McCallum Road

South Fraser Way and Sumas Way and Turning Lane

Essendene Avenue and McCallum Road and South Fraser Way Delair Road and East Delair Road and Sumas Way

What are the highest accident spots in Abbotsford?

King Road and McCallum Road

Here are the high risk accident areas close to downtown Abbotsford. To see Abbotsford’s top 20 accident zones, visit rdmlawyers.com/abby-accidents RDM LAWYERS LLP || YOUR LAWYERS FOR LIFE rdmlawyers.com

George Ferguson Way and Gladys Avenue

Marshall Road and Vedder Way and Turning Lane

33695 South Fraser Way || Abbotsford, BC V2S 2C1