How should victims first respond when involved in a car or motorcycle wreck?
• Always leave your vehicle exactly where it came to rest after the accident. • Get information from the person who hit you, such as name, address, phone number, and insurance company with its phone number. • Always request an ambulance or have someone transport you to an emergency room whether you feel that you are injured or not. The adrenaline you experience after a car or motorcycle accident often masks any pain for several hours. • Report or have someone report the accident to your insurance company within 24 to 48 hours of the accident. • Contact your primary care provider, specialist, or emergency room referral as soon as possible for follow-up depending on what the emergency physician recommends. • Contact a qualified personal injury lawyer if you are unsure of your legal rights concerning the accident • Do not sign statements to either your insurer or the other parties insurer until you have consulted over and explored all options.
