Been in a Car Accident? Don’t Make These Mistakes

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Been in a Car Accident? Dont Make These Mistakes
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• Car accidents can be a traumatic event for
  anybody in Southern California. Even a minor
  fender bender can be an extremely stressful
  situation. It can be easy to get flustered and
  angry at the other driver. When your emotions are
  running wild, it can sometimes be difficult to
  make good decisions. But it is important to keep
  your composure. When it comes to car accident
  personal injury cases, making the right decision
  can make the difference between recovering the
  compensation you deserve. Here are some of the
  most common mistakes made by car accident victims
  in Los Angeles.

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Failure to Stop after a Crash

• It may seem like common sense, but not everybody
  thinks clearly after a car accident. One of the
  worst mistakes many motorists make is failing to
  stop after a crash. Driving away after an
  accident is against the law and can result in a
  hit and run charge. If the accident results in an
  injury, the hit and run driver could face
  additional charges which lead to significant time
  spent behind bars.

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Do Not Move a Seriously Injured Person

• Whether you were a motorist during a car accident
  or a bystander, never move a person who has been
  seriously injured. It can often make the injury
  worse. It is always best to allow paramedics and
  emergency personnel to do their jobs.

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Failing to Exchange Contact and Insurance
Information From Other
drivers
Whether you have suffered an injury or had damage
to your vehicle, it is vital to exchange contact
and insurance information with the other
motorist. Also make sure to get the names and
numbers of any witnesses at the accident scene.
Failure to do so makes it virtually impossible to
recover any compensation to pay for damages and
can severely hurt your personal injury case.
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Failing to Document the Accident Scene

• Just about everyone in Southern California has a
  smartphone. It is vital to capture any visual
  evidence of the accident scene. Take plenty of
  photos and video to properly document the
  accident.

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Failure to Seek Immediate Medical Attention

• One of the worst mistakes accident victims make
  is waiting too long to document their injuries.
  Many do not seek any medical attention at all.
  Even if your injuries appear to be minor, many
  serious car accident injuries can manifest much
  later. Seeking medical attention not only helps
  the victim get much needed medical treatment,
  properly documenting injuries is extremely
  beneficial to recovering the compensation needed
  to pay for medical bills and treatment.

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Do You Need a Los Angeles Car Accident Attorney?
The Law Offices of Howard Craig Kornberg Can Help

• If you or someone you know has been injured in a
  car accident due to the negligence of others,
  contact a Los Angeles car accident attorney at
  the Law Offices of Howard Craig Kornberg and
  schedule a free initial consultation to discuss
  your case.

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HIRE AN ATTORNEY

• The Law Offices of Howard Craig Kornberg
• 10880 Wilshire Blvd 1840, Los Angeles, CA 90024
• 310-997-0904
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