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 What to do if you are in a car accident
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* n' b1 {% g( k' a8 QStep1. If possible, stop your car in a safe and visible place. If a car : A W6 n% b9 O8 a
cannot be moved, turn on the hazard lights. Turn off the* P1 \ Y& b/ k0 R' ]! d
ignition. Be careful when exiting your car.
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Step2. Determine if anyone is injured. Do not move an injured person.+ H" z T, ~3 V2 e" {
3 H* b( V- G& A( e$ x0 TStep3. Call 911 for the police and ambulance (if needed) immediately.
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# E. X9 ]4 ~; n1 hStep4. If another vehicle is involved, get the car’s year, make, model
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Write down names and addresses of other passengers or / ^- [ ?# Q/ u2 W, V
witnesses. If you have a camera take pictures of the accident
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Step5. The police officer will give you a copy of the collision report.5 }/ t( g* U# t% W6 {
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Step6. Cooperate with the police, but do not admit guilt for the & a- ?, w8 }& \* b; S/ `5 V
accident in any way. You may be required to show proof of
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Step7. Do not accept any money the other driver may offer. By
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more extensive than you first thought.
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Step8. Do not agree to forget about a minor accident. You may see
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person may even file a lawsuit against you.
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4 _! R$ u/ E/ ?8 J- [Step9. Write an account of what happened: time of day, weather, 5 s) {) d( p: h4 a8 `) x% |0 u
hazards, road conditions and driving speed. Draw a picture of
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skid marks and determine the point of impact. Note any damage4 {# U% v& Z T7 k9 H7 B7 x! Q( O! s
already on other cars involved. If a camera is available, take
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Step10. Report the accident to your insurance agent or insurance 0 ?/ z8 h, G- S# X7 I& S
company as soon as possible. Call a lawyer Bruce King, to discuss/ G8 b: d% P4 I( W# l$ H9 r
your accident.
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[ Last edited by 豆腐温柔 on 2005-3-18 at 01:09 PM ] |
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