Motor Vehicle Accidents
- Call 911.
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Offer help to any injured person and/or
seek medical attention immediately if you are injured.
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Obtain the name, address, telephone number
and insurance information from the other driver(s).
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If possible, get the names, addresses and
telephone numbers of any witnesses.
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Do not move your vehicle until the police
have arrived, unless it is likely to cause another accident.
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Inform the investigating officer of the
facts of the accident, and your injuries. If you think the
other driver(s) may have been under the influence of alcohol
or drugs, inform the officer.
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Promptly report the accident to your insurance
company, and take photos of your vehicle damage.
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Contact a personal injury attorney to discuss
your rights.
At the scene do not discuss fault
with anyone except the investigating officer. Later, do not discuss
the accident or your injuries with anyone except your health care
providers, your own insurance representative, and your lawyer
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If you or a loved
one is in need of legal assistance,
call Bache & Lynch at (520)
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Us Online
The initial consultation is
free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we
will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get
paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery
of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed before
an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations.
Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive
your right to possible compensation.
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