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What To Do & Know If You Are In An Auto Accident (Includes A Checklist Everyone Should Print Out)
When the Accident Occurs
The first thing you should do is stop. Each state has their own penalties for fleeing the scene of an accident, but if you don't stop you could be later charged with a "hit and run."
Next, assess the scene with safety in mind. If the accident is minor and no one is seriously injured, pull the car to the side of the road, out of the way of traffic.
If people are hurt, do your best to help them. Call the police and tell them you need an ambulance. If you have first-aid training, administer it, but if not, don't move someone who is injured, as you could make their...
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