Personal Injury

Have you been involved in an auto accident? If you have, you are not alone. Each year, there are more than 6 million auto accidents reported in the United States, resulting in an estimated 43,000 deaths and 2.9 million injuries.

If you have been involved in a car accident and are not sure what to do, you should contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at Aitken * Aitken * Cohn to evaluate the situation and ensure your legal rights are protected.

Being involved in a car accident can be a traumatic experience, but it is important to remain calm and try to remember to do the following:

• Stop: Regardless of how minor the accident appears to be, failure to stop may result in criminal hit and run charges
• Call 911 immediately regardless of how minor the accident seems
• Check for any injured parties
• Try to safely move any vehicles that are obstructing traffic
• If the cars are not drivable or if there are injured individuals trapped in the car, try and alert approaching drivers; if it is dark, try to illuminate the accident with flares or flashing headlights

Gather the Information

After assessing the situation, it is important to gather and log all the information you can about the accident, such as:

• The day and time of the accident and its exact location
• The names, phone numbers and addresses of people involved
• License plate numbers, driver’s license numbers and insurance information
• The vehicles/ property involved and their damage
• The names and telephone numbers of any witnesses
• Signs of injuries that were apparent
• Medical care given to you and other individuals involved
• The response by emergency medical technicians/ambulance service, if any
• The police response
• Your perception of the cause of the accident
• Ask for a copy of the police report

Protect Your Rights

• If you are in an auto accident, it is important not to admit fault, even if you feel you are responsible. Admitting responsibility can be held against you. Wait to discuss the details of the accident with an attorney.
• See a doctor for any accident-related injuries
• Contact your insurance company immediately

Contact an Attorney for Legal Help

If you have been in a car accident you should contact a qualified auto accident attorney immediately to help guide you through what can be a devastating experience.

The auto accident attorneys at Aitken * Aitken * Cohn have successfully defended the rights of individuals involved in auto accidents for more than 30 years. Contact us today to see how we can help you.

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