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Automobile accidents occur every single day all around the nation.  If you know what to do following a motor vehicle accident you may help your safety, insurance claim and auto injury lawsuit, if the need arises.

Immediately following a car accident you should follow these steps:

1. Ensure that you are not seriously injured and then check the safety of those around you.  Pay very careful attention to your back, spine and neck before you move.  If everyone is safe then carefully move out of the car.  If your car is in the immediate way of future danger, move it safely to the side.  If it is not presenting a danger then leave it exactly in its place so you can properly document the accident.

2.  Contact 911.  They will assist if anyone needs emergency medical attention but you also will need a police officer present to write up an accident report.

3.  Document the exact details of the accident.  Remember to take pictures of the damage and the placement of the all the motor vehicles involved.  It is imperative to do this as soon as you can - the more time that passes the more details you may forget.

4.  If there are any witnesses present collect their information.  Your attorney may need this down the road.  Document the information of all the drivers.  Ask to see their driver’s license and their insurance card.  Record names, addresses, phone numbers, license numbers, insurance numbers and insurance companies.  You should also write down the model, make, year and license plate of the all involved cars.

5.  You should then contact your auto accident attorney in Charlotte.  Contrary to popular belief, it is very important to contact your lawyer as soon as you are able following an accident.  At this point in time you are probably uncertain if you have a lawsuit or not. However, if you do pursue a lawsuit down the road your law firm will have all the necessary information to strengthen your case.  Your attorney can also prompt you on how to deal with the aggressive insurance companies.  They will guide you through each step following your car accident.

There are two main steps that you can do to be prepared in case you are a victim of an automobile accidents in Charlotte.  First, you should already have an experienced attorney that you are comfortable with that you can turn to in case of an emergency.  Second, have a small emergency care kit in your car, as well as pen, paper and camera in your glove compartment.  You will already be a step ahead in case you are involved in an accident if you are properly prepared.

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