Austin Personal Injury Lawyer Blog | Gonzales & Gonzales

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Chances are, you will be involved in an auto accident of some kind in your lifetime. Whether it is a simple fender-bender or a more serious incident, it is important to know what steps to take immediately following a traffic accident.

The following is a summary of auto accident basics. Consider printing these out and placing them in your glove compartment so you will have them handy in the event of a motor vehicle accident. In addition, jot down the number to our Austin, Texas auto accident law firm, Gonzales & Gonzales, so you are prepared at all times.

• Accept medical care if there is any possibility you are injured.
• Call the police and ask for a written report.
• Get the license plate numbers, contact information and insurance information from all vehicles/drivers involved.
• Speak with witnesses, and get their names and contact information.
• Contact your insurance company as soon as you can.
• Take photographs of the accident scene.
• Stay at the scene until the police advise you that it’s okay to leave.
• Don’t admit fault to anyone.
• Keep medical and other receipts related to the accident.