Hastings & Hastings Offers Advice on Dealing with an Accident

    PHOENIX, AZ, July 30, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- in an effort to educate the valley of the sun, Hastings & Hastings shares invaluable advice on dealing with an accident. Although the aftermath of an accident can be a confusing, terrifying time, there're a few steps you ought to take, and a few principles to keep in mind, in order to protect yourself in the process.

"First off, make sure that everyone in your vehicle is safe before assessing property damage. If someone is unconscious or seriously injured, call an ambulance immediately," said David Hastings, president and attorney at Hastings & Hastings.

Also, whether or not there is significant property damage, physical injury, or a fatality, you ought to call the police. When they arrive on the scene, make sure you file a police report, and obtain their name and badge number if possible.

The next reasonable course of action is to exchange information with the other drivers. If fatalities occurred, it is probably best to leave this to your attorney or the officers present. But, with fender benders, you should exchange numbers, addresses, drivers' license number, license plate numbers, and basic insurance information. If other passengers were involved in the wreck, try and grab their information as well.

"It is also highly advisable to photograph the scene of the accident. Every piece of information will come in handy later down the road," said Mr. Hastings.

If you don't have a trusted attorney, then it is highly advisable that you consult one if involved in an accident. Hastings & Hastings is Arizona's discount accident lawyers, with over eleven locations valley wide, they have saved customers over eleven million dollars in the past seven years. Reaching out to them is a good place to start.

Essentially, one should follow this general maxim when dealing with an automobile accident, document every thing. Keep track of your medical records, insurance claims, photographs, other driver's information, and etc. Also, a second maxim, equally as important, should be followed: consult an attorney if you are involved in a serious automobile accident.

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