| Do I have to stop after a vehicle accident? | | | | possible witnesses including their own statement |
| Certainly, as the Tort Law in California, you may | | | | of the accident occurrence |
| be held liable for hit and run if you will not stop. | | | | • Names and badge numbers of the |
| Depending on the extent of harm and damages | | | | police authorities that responded in the scene and |
| incurred, you may be fined and/or imprisoned | | | | where to get a copy of their report |
| along with the cancellation of your driver's license. | | | | • An illustration of the vehicle accident |
| This is, even if you have not committed any fault | | | | that describe the positions of the vehicles and/or |
| or traffic violation that caused the accident. | | | | people involved |
| Henceforth, you should have a dialogue between | | | | • Weather and traffic conditions |
| the other parties and exchange some vital | | | | • Traffic signs that are possibly violated |
| information. These include your: | | | | by the other parties |
| • Names | | | | It will also be helpful if you have a camera to take |
| • Driver's license number | | | | some pictures of the damages, physical injuries |
| • Vehicle identification number | | | | and the surroundings. |
| • Address | | | | Do I have to accept any fault? |
| • Contact information | | | | If you believe that the whole incident is due to |
| • Insurance company information and | | | | your fault, it is highly recommended that you |
| policy number | | | | keep your shut and limit your words especially |
| Do I have to help someone who has been | | | | those that point out to your liability. There is a |
| injured? | | | | great probability that you are just mistaken of |
| Yes, you have an obligation to act accordingly and | | | | your idea that you are the only person to blame. |
| help those people who obtained injuries from the | | | | Always remember that anything that you say |
| accident. If you lack adequate training on first aid | | | | may later be used against you. |
| procedures, better call any emergency response | | | | Contact your vehicle accident attorneys for |
| unit and take all the injured individuals to the | | | | proper advice. He will assess your case and assist |
| nearest hospital for proper treatment and | | | | you in whatever legal actions you need to pursue. |
| medication. The simplest way is dialing 911 to | | | | How can I find a credible vehicle accident |
| report the accident. | | | | attorney? |
| In addition, you have to make sure that all these | | | | Many law offices and private practitioners are |
| people are already on a safer place away from | | | | handling this type of cases in Los Angeles. You |
| further dangers such as car explosion or fire and | | | | just have to make sure that your legal counsel |
| being hit by other vehicles on the area. Placing | | | | has enough qualities in order to have better |
| warning signs at the scene of the vehicle mishap | | | | chances of winning your case. |
| is also advisable to inform the other motorists of | | | | Determine his legal background and check his |
| such incident. | | | | professional records. Never hire vehicle accident |
| Is it necessary to gather some facts from the | | | | attorneys who have yet to win any case. It is |
| accident scene? | | | | also advisable to verify their names with the |
| In most personal injury lawsuits filed in courts, the | | | | California Bar Association for possible injunctions. |
| evidences played important role in achieving | | | | Further answers to your inquiries regarding vehicle |
| justice and suitable compensations. Thus, it is a | | | | accidents may be obtained by contacting our |
| must that you take an account of the things that | | | | vehicle accident attorneys who are well trained in |
| transpired. Aside from the other driver's personal | | | | providing expert advices and representations to |
| information, you should record the following: | | | | our clients. |
| • Names and contact information of | | | | |