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