Hastings & Hastings Advises on Actions to Avoid Following an Automobile Accident

    PHOENIX, AZ, January 21, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Through all their years defending the rights of accident victims, Arizona's Premier Discount Accident Lawyers have learned the ins and outs personal injury cases. To Hastings & Hastings, one things has become apparent: learning what not to do is just as important as learning what to do following an accident. Hastings & Hastings offers advice on actions to absolutely avoid following an automobile accident.

Hastings & Hastings cautions individuals to never leave the scene of an accident following a collision until law enforcement officials have arrived, regardless of the severity of the accident. Individuals may feel as if the accident was minor, but injuries to the parties involved could present themselves days or weeks after the accident. If someone left the scene of the accident before the incident was documented, there could be legal repercussions.

Hastings & Hastings further advises that in addition to never leave the scene of an accident, it is important to always contact the authorities. Failing to do so could have present liability issues.

Hastings & Hastings further cautions accident victims to avoid negative interactions with other parties involved in the collision. Handing other accident victims with patients and courtesy could have benefits down the road, even if they are not legal.

Hastings and Hastings also cautions accident victims in regards to volunteering information. Authorities will questions all parties involved in the accident. These questions should be answered clearly and concisely. No additional information needs to be volunteered.

Finally, Hastings & Hastings states that individuals should avoid providing any statements to their insurance providers which are on the record until they contact a legal professional with experience in personal injury matters.

"The reality of the situation is, everything little thing matters following an accident. I guess it is mostly important that people keep their wits about them, which I know can be hard. It helps having someone you can depending on in these situations. That is exactly what we endeavor to be here at Hastings & Hastings - someone you can depend on," said David Hastings, the founder of Hastings & Hastings.

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