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00:00:03 So the first thing obviously you want to do is make sure that you’re safe and that you’re not going to get injured more because a lot of the times you might find yourself in a location that’s not ideal. So get out of imminent and immediate danger and make sure you’re safe. Then the second thing, go get medical treatment and attention right away. Even if you think your injuries may be minor, some injuries may seem minor at the time and then you find out that they are a lot worse than you thought. So, it’s crucial to have a
00:00:35 professionals assess your condition and document everything. After that, document the accident. So, if you can take photos of the scene, your injuries, any vehicle or property damage, and then if there were any witnesses, go try to get their contact information and potentially statements. That could be very helpful later on. If possible, report the accident to the police after that. Having an official police report, although it’s not really admissible in a lot of cases, is very critical for the claims process that we will be filing
00:01:10 first. Finally, if you plan on pursuing a personal injury case, you should call an attorney as soon as possible. An attorney will tell you everything that I’m telling you now, but they’ll actually give you probably more insight when you’re at the accident scene or immediately after you’ve been in a car accident or injured. So remember, acting quickly and acting carefully is essential and to making sure that you get the treatment and compensation that you deserve. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any advice or assistance.
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