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These suggestions are expressed for an auto accident,
however, most of the suggestions will still be applicable in any type
of personal injury claim.
- Call police immediately at 911 if you or anyone is
hurt and/or if there is damage to vehicles or property.
- Keep calm. Make no statements to anyone about the accident,
or who might have been at fault. Do not answer questions about the
accident for anyone except the police or medical personnel.
- If possible, write down the date, time and place of
the accident. Or do so as soon as you can afterwards. (See form below)
- If possible, exchange driver's license and vehicle
registration and insurance information with other parties involved.
- If possible, get names and addresses of witnesses.
- Write down the name, badge number and jurisdiction
(i.e., Philadelphia, Cherry Hill) of the police officer taking your
accident report.
- If possible, take photographs of the scene and vehicles
involved.
- Describe the accident to the police as simply as possible.
Do not assess or accept blame.
- If another party's insurance company or investigator
asks you to sign any papers or provide a written or recorded statement,
do not do so without first consulting with us.
*** Call us at 215-569-2100 in PA or
856-988-9994 in NJ, or 1-800-MANCHEL from any other state or location.***
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