Imagine that you just got into a car accident. The other driver is sitting behind you. They have just rear-ended you and are now holding their head in their hands. What do you do next?
The first thing, of course, is to call the police. Even if they do not decide to show, it is good to have a report. If you end up having $1,000 or more in property damage, you are required to submit a report anyway. You go online, download a report, fill it out., and send it.
The next thing you will want to do is get out, talk to the other driver, and exchange the insurance information, especially if the police do not come. This way, you will have the information you need.
Be observant. Look around. Take pictures of the damage done to your car. Take pictures of the license plate of the other driver if necessary.
Interact with them. Get an idea of what happened. Were they under the influence? Do they seem like they were distracted by their kids in the back? What was going on that caused them to hit you?
Finally, go get checked by a doctor. No-fault is going to take care of the bills. It is a good idea to make sure you are okay, even if you think you are.
If you have any questions, call or text the car accident lawyers at 612-INJURED at (612) 465-8733 for a free consultation.
