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 What to do if you are in a car accident
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Step1. If possible, stop your car in a safe and visible place. If a car
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ignition. Be careful when exiting your car.
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Step2. Determine if anyone is injured. Do not move an injured person. r' s; ^; W% [; [- |
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Step3. Call 911 for the police and ambulance (if needed) immediately.
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Step4. If another vehicle is involved, get the car’s year, make, model
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Write down names and addresses of other passengers or
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Step5. The police officer will give you a copy of the collision report.: s1 q9 Q1 {5 K2 v. I
" V$ I4 Y& L# ?% t$ G, R* j* qStep6. Cooperate with the police, but do not admit guilt for the
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insurance, but do not reveal how much coverage you have.
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accepting money, you may give up your right to file a claim ( |7 @: \# T) @: d0 [( h9 h5 g6 [
against the other driver, even if the damages turn out to be
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Step8. Do not agree to forget about a minor accident. You may see
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person may even file a lawsuit against you.
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Step9. Write an account of what happened: time of day, weather,
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skid marks and determine the point of impact. Note any damage3 B+ \0 q, `) _/ f! D: F; p8 a
already on other cars involved. If a camera is available, take : F$ F0 S1 b5 A
pictures of the accident.
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Step10. Report the accident to your insurance agent or insurance
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( m7 T4 C/ x D1 Y' M V [9 z- u[ Last edited by 豆腐温柔 on 2005-3-18 at 01:09 PM ] |
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