Despite the challenge, try to stay composed. Contact the authorities and ask them to investigate the collision in order to prepare an official report. Avoid making any statements to the other driver and passengers, except for exchanging insurance information. Even if you feel fine, refrain from admitting it at the scene. It’s possible for injuries to manifest later, despite feeling alright initially. Many people who suffer serious injuries only notice bruises or severe symptoms hours or even days after the accident due to adrenaline.
If you begin experiencing symptoms or have had an altered state of consciousness, inform the investigating officer and the paramedics.
Ensure you obtain the other driver’s physical address, as it may be necessary if the case requires filing a Complaint and serving the responsible driver. A physical address is needed for proper service.
If your car is inoperable, it will be towed from the scene. However, make sure to determine the location where it will be stored to limit the storage time. Storage charges accumulate rapidly and failing to be cautious could result in losing your car. If you are transported by ambulance to a hospital and are seriously injured, instruct someone to contact the storage facility and inform them that you don’t want your car stored there for more than a week. Storage fees increase quickly, while insurance companies may take longer to process claims, so you won’t be able to recover all expenses if your vehicle remains in storage for an extended period. If needed, pay the storage fee and arrange to have the car towed to a location where you won’t incur storage charges. Keep the receipts and the insurance company will reimburse you later.
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