OVER 30,000fatal car accidents in the US every year
OVER 16,800 (2013)total crashes in Oklahoma City alone
1. COMMON CAR ACCIDENT TYPESRear-end collisionsSide-impact collisions (“T-bone” collisions)HydroplaningHitting a parked carAnimal collision
2. BE SAFEAND PREPARED
Drivers and passengers shouldALWAYS USE their SEAT BELT.
SEAT BELTS CAN SAVE LIVES.
Most states haveSEAT BELT GUIDELINESthat are strictly enforced.
Using a phone, even a hands-free device, foreither talking or textingEating or drinkingTalking to passengersReading maps or a navigation systemAdjusting the radio, CD player, airconditioning, etc.Personal grooming, such as applying makeupor combing hair
3. WHAT TO DO AT THE SCENEOF A CAR ACCIDENT
a. If the accident caused you to stop, assess yoursafety and move to a safe place if needed.b. Do a health check of everyone involved for injury.Call 911 immediately if necessary.c. Call the police at the scene of the accident.d. Exchange essential information with the other partyinvolved in the crash.e. Call your insurance representative.f. Call your Car Accident Lawyer OKC.
4. INFORMATION TO EXCHANGEAFTER A CAR ACCIDENT
Full names of everybody involved, and any witnessesPhone numbersLicense plate numbersType and color of vehiclesInsurance policy information
5. KNOW YOUR COVERAGEAND YOUR RIGHTS
Always keep your insuranceUP TO DATE.
Be sure to have a good plan with bothLIABILITY and COLLISION COVERAGE.
Keep yourPROOF OF INSURANCE
and yourVEHICLE'S REGISTRATION INFORMATION
in your car in a place that is easy to access.
for your records andreview it for accuracy.
If there are anydiscrepancies, be sure tobring that information toyour police and your lawyer.
HAVE A COPY OFTHE POLICE REPORT
Even if you were the cause of anaccident, do not make any statement
taking the blame right away.
BE CAREFUL OF WHAT YOU SAY.
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