Ten Streetwise Steps After A Car Accident
Posted in Los Angeles Car Accident Attorney on May 26th, 2010
Tires squeal and you brace yourself for the inevitable sound of metal crunching. The actual accident is over in a few seconds, but what should you do afterwards? Here are 10 smart moves to make after you’ve been in a car accident.
1. Think safety first.
It’s a given to think safety in a more serious crash, but the after affects of fender-benders can be dangerous too. While in many states, the law requires you to stop after a collision, it’s important to pull out of any driving lanes, even if the traffic behind you is stopped. This is to avoid a secondary collision, as well as to not impede traffic flow.
