Auto Accidents Check List
Greenberg & Bederman handles auto accident injury cases in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC

The time after an auto accident is very hetic and confusing. We made an easy list on what to do after an auto accident.

Stay Calm
Stop to protect your passengers and your car. Call an ambulance for any injured party. Set flares if you carry them, and do not leave the scene of the accident.

Exchange Documents
Don't discuss the accident with anyone or blame anyone, including yourself.  Exchange only your license, registration and insurance information.

Driver Facts
Take down the name, address, operator's license number, date of birth, sex, state of license, and the phone number of the other driver.

Ownership Facts
Write down the name, address, and the insurance company of the owner of the other car involved. The driver may not be the owner of the car.

Injured Parties
Seek information from police for all injured parties involved including passengers. Take down the names, addresses, dates of birth, sex, and extent of injury.  See a doctor as soon as possible if you are injured.

Witnesses
Be sure to write down the names, addresses, and phone numbers of any people who saw the accident but weren't involved in it.

Get a Report
Talk to the police officer(s) and get their name(s) and when and where a police report will be available.

Damages
Note the make, body type, year, and license number of the other vehicle. Also, make note of the damage to the other vehicle. If possible, take pictures.

Draw a Diagram
Make a note below the diagram of the date and time of the accident. Write down the location including the street, intersection, or any landmarks. If possible take pictures.

Report the Accident
Report the accident to your insurance broker or agent immediately.

If you are involved in an accident, we recommend you speak to a Maryland personal injury attorney that handles auto accident cases. Greenberg & Bederman handles auto accident cases all over Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC. Contact our firm today for a free case evaluation.

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Greenberg & Bederman is located one half block from the Silver Spring Metro station in Maryland, only one mile from the Washington, DC line at 1111 Bonifant St. Silver Spring, MD 20910

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Neither by accessing this site or by reviewing its contents has an attorney-client relationship been formed or established; and nothing contained in this site shall constitute the giving or rendering of legal advice or be construed as a legal opinion, or guarantee of a particular resolution of a legal problem. Information is provided as a public service, and is not intended to be a substitute for competent legal counsel. The information provided is general in nature and may not apply to your circumstances, particularly if you are not in the State of Maryland (MD), Virginia (VA) and the District of Columbia. Under no circumstances should you make legal decisions solely based upon the information provided on this web site. You should consult an attorney before making any important decision involving a legal matter.

Greenberg & Bederman is located one half block from the Metro Station in downtown Silver Spring, MD, one mile from the Washington, D.C. line at 1111 Bonifant St. Silver Spring, MD 20910.

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