Been in a Car Accident? Don’t Make These Mistakes

Been in a Car Accident? Don’t Make These Mistakes

Car accidents can be a traumatic event for anybody in Southern California. Even a minor fender bender can be an extremely stressful situation. It can be easy to get flustered and angry at the other driver. When your emotions are running wild, it can sometimes be difďŹ cult to make good decisions. But it is important to keep your composure. When it comes to car accident personal injury cases, making the right decision can make the difference between recovering the compensation you deserve. Here are some of the most common mistakes made by car accident victims in Los Angeles.

Failure to Stop after a Crash It may seem like common sense, but not everybody thinks clearly after a car accident. One of the worst mistakes many motorists make is failing to stop after a crash. Driving away after an accident is against the law and can result in a hit and run charge. If the accident results in an injury, the hit and run driver could face additional charges which lead to signiďŹ cant time spent behind bars.

Do Not Move a Seriously Injured Person Whether you were a motorist during a car accident or a bystander, never move a person who has been seriously injured. It can often make the injury worse. It is always best to allow paramedics and emergency personnel to do their jobs.

Failing to Exchange Contact and Insurance Information From Other drivers Whether you have suffered an injury or had damage to your vehicle, it is vital to exchange contact and insurance information with the other motorist. Also make sure to get the names and numbers of any witnesses at the accident scene. Failure to do so makes it virtually impossible to recover any compensation to pay for damages and can severely hurt your personal injury case.

Failing to Document the Accident Scene Just about everyone in Southern California has a smartphone. It is vital to capture any visual evidence of the accident scene. Take plenty of photos and video to properly document the accident.

Failure to Seek Immediate Medical Attention One of the worst mistakes accident victims make is waiting too long to document their injuries. Many do not seek any medical attention at all. Even if your injuries appear to be minor, many serious car accident injuries can manifest much later. Seeking medical attention not only helps the victim get much needed medical treatment, properly documenting injuries is extremely beneďŹ cial to recovering the compensation needed to pay for medical bills and treatment.

Do You Need a Los Angeles Car Accident Attorney? The Law Offices of Howard Craig Kornberg Can Help If you or someone you know has been injured in a car accident due to the negligence of others, contact a Los Angeles car accident attorney at the Law OfďŹ ces of Howard Craig Kornberg and schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case.

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