Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident

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Common Mistakes to Avoid After a Car Accident
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• Car accidents may lead to serious injuries.
• If the car accident took place due to the
  negligence of someone else, you may be able to
  recover compensation for your injuries.
• Many car accident victims make very common
  mistakes after being injured in a car accident.
• Knowing what mistakes to avoid after a car
  accident can save hundreds or thousands of
  dollars in damages.

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Mistakes you should avoid after a car accident

• Failure to call police It is very important to
  call the police after a car accident. The police
  will make a record of the accident, will take
  witness statements, etc. If a police report is
  not filed, your insurance company may try to deny
  your claim.
• Failure to obtain information It is important to
  get the name, address and telephone numbers of
  the other party or parties involved in the
  accident. Make sure the information they provide
  is accurate.

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Mistakes you should avoid after a car accident

• Failure to inform your insurance company Failure
  to notify your insurance company about the car
  accident may prevent you from recovering damages
  for property damage and other damages.
• Failure to take pictures If possible, take
  pictures of the damaged cars involved in the
  accident, distinct landmark(s), etc. Pictures
  taken immediately will be helpful to document
  your claim.

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Mistakes you should avoid after a car accident

• Not seeking medical treatment Immediately after
  a car accident, you need to seek medical
  treatment. If you dont get medical attention
  shortly after the accident, your claim may not be
  given full and proper consideration.
• Not having your damaged car evaluated by a
  professional A professional mechanic will be
  able to properly document the damage done to your
  car as a result of the collision.

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Mistakes you should avoid after a car accident

• Not giving a recorded statement You may be
  contacted by an insurance company representative
  to inquire about the accident, the damages to the
  vehicle and the status of your injuries. Be sure
  that your statement is recorded by the claim
  representative. Keep a copy of the recorded
  statement.
• Not hiring a car accident lawyer Contacting a
  car accident attorney after a car accident can
  help you protect your rights.

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Contact Car Accident Attorney Eric Reinken

• At The Reinken law Firm, we have over 30 years of
  experience helping car accident victims in
  Connecticut.
• We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis,
  so you do not pay us unless we recover for you.

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• Car Accident Lawyers
• Car Accident Attorney in Bridgeport, CT
• Address 100 Mill Plain Road Danbury, CT 06811
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