Being educated and informed about the proper steps to take following a motor vehicle accident can protect you and allow you to collect compensation for your expenses and pain and suffering.

Injury lawyers will often urge victims of motor vehicle accidents to take the following steps to ensure that they protect their rights under motor vehicle injury laws:

• Do not move your vehicle after the accident, unless it is obstructing traffic. Turn on your hazard lights to alert other motorists to your accident.
• Immediately contact the police or emergency services if you are injured. Even if there are no serious injuries it is important that you contact the police. The police will then make a police report at the scene, which you will use as evidence for your motor vehicle accident compensation claim.
• Do not leave the scene until a police report is completed, and do sign a report that is inaccurate.
• Do not leave the scene until you have collected the names and addresses of the other driver or drivers, as well as their passengers. Also, seek personal information from anyone that may have witnessed the accident.
• Make sure you have obtained the other driver’s license number and vehicle registration, as well as the make and model of the vehicle.
• Do not get the car repaired until you have taken photographs of the damage. Also, take photographs of any bodily injuries.
• If you are injured, get medical attention IMMEDIATELY. Failing to do this could jeopardize your rights to compensation.
• Contact injury lawyers immediately. Injury lawyers can provide you with advice and guidance regarding the motor vehicle accident.