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What You Should Do if You are Seriously Injured in an auto accident in orange county

Hopefully a serious car accident will never happen to you. If you are unfortunate enough that it does happen, you should know what steps to take to protect yourself and your loved ones. It is a tough stressful time, and being prepared is the best thing you can do for you and your passengers.

If you or anyone is seriously injured in a car accident, try not to panic. It is important to seek medical attention right away and if needed, call 911.  It is also critical if you think you or a loved one is injured to try not to move you or them unless it is necessary to prevent any further injury. It is imperative to call the police to let them know an accident has occurred. As soon as you can, call your own insurance company.

If possible, you or someone else get the vital information from all parties involved. This includes full names, addresses, and phone numbers of all directly involved in the accident and witnesses. You should also get insurance information, policy numbers, driver license numbers, and the make, year, and model of every car involved and their license plate numbers.

It is also a good idea to take pictures of the scene, the cars involved, the injuries of the injured parties, the surroundings, and any defects in the roadway that you find. It is also good to document everything and write down all important details of the accident while it is still fresh in your mind.

Before you agree to any settlement with an insurance company or sign any papers about the accident, it is best to consult an orange county auto accident attorney. An experienced auto accident attorney will advise you on how to handle your case and determine a settlement for which you should be entitled. Most of the time, insurance companies will try to settle with you for much less than you may deserve. It is always a good idea to have representation.

Contributed by the orange county busines law attorneys of the law firm of Mosher and Skorina, 877-779-5864.

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