What should one do in the event of an accident that’s not one’s fault?

In the event of an accident that’s not your fault, follow these important steps:

Seek medical help: Get medical help as soon as possible because your health is important. Have a medical professional check your injuries even if they seem to be minor.

Gather all necessary information: Even though the accident was not your fault, you should gather all information related to the accident, in case the at-fault driver denies responsibility later. Gather the following information:

·         Name, address, and phone number of the other driver

·         Name of insurance company and policy number of the other driver

·         Names and contact information of people who witnessed the accident

·         Photographs of the scene

Call the police: Call the police at the accident scene. The police report may be helpful when you tell your version of the accident to the judges or while reaching a settlement.

Contact your insurance company: Report about the accident to your own insurance company to enable it to help you should the other party's insurer deny responsibility, or should you need to make a collision claim.

Hire an attorney: Hire an experienced car accident attorney to guide and help you decide the best course of action you can take.