The Scene of an Accident to Protect Your Rights

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The Scene of an Accident to Protect Your Rights
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• The scene of a car accident can be one of the
  most confusing scenarios to navigate. Beyond
  being emotional shook-up and sometimes in a state
  of shock, all parties are not always cooperative
  or peaceful at the scene.

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• With so much happening and distractions from
  ongoing traffic, its important to understand
  what MUST occur in those critical moments and
  what mistakes are commonly made, leading to a
  more complicated case.

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• Keep this handy list in your glove compartment,
  with you insurance, in the event you find
  yourself in this situation in Colorado and
  beyond

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Steps to Take After an Accident

• 1. Stop as soon as its safe and make sure you
  and your passengers are away from ongoing
  traffic.
• 2. Call the police.
• 3. Be careful about what you say. Statements you
  make at the scene, or verbal deals you discuss
  with the other driver, can be used against you
  later.

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• 4. Take pictures of the accident scene and
  vehicles, including license plates.
• 5. Take a photo of all insurance cards.
• 6. Get the names and telephone numbers of all
  witnesses.

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Avoid

• 1. Ignoring the signs and symptoms of an injury
  assuming you will get better.
• 2. Failing to seek medical treatment, if needed,
  due to fear of the cost or lack of insurance.
• 3. Failing to report a claim to your own
  insurance company.

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• 4. Failing to have your insurance company inspect
  your total loss assuming the at-fault partys
  insurer will be fair.

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• 5. Providing a statement of no injury before
  you understand the situation and have put some
  time and distance between the accident and your
  life.

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• We at Mattey Law believe that protecting your
  legal rights starts at the moment of impact in a
  car accident. If legal recourse is needed, or
  diminished value is a concern, start with a
  foundation at the scene that will lead to
  thorough protection of your personal rights and
  responsibilities.

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• Confused about a recent crash? Call Mattey Law
  for your free assessment today. We care about the
  impact of an accident on your life.

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