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What do I do if I'm in a car wreck? Keep in your car's Govebox

Written by: Howard E. Spiva

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Posted about 3 years ago. Applies to Georgia, 2 helpful votes, 0 comments

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STOP, MEDICAL ATTENTION, SAFETY, POLICE, INFORMATION, STATEMENT,

STOP - Failure to stop is against the law. If possible, (and only if safe) leave the vehicles in the position they were when they stopped. MEDICAL ATTENTION - Call 911 for an ambulance so anyone injured can get appropriate medical treatment. SAFETY - Take precautions to avoid further collisions by using flares, flags, auto lights, flashers and the like. POLICE - Call local police or highway patrol and request a report to be written. Never agree to waive a police report. INFORMATION - Obtain the name, address, phone number, vehicle registration and tag number, driver's license number and insurance information on the other driver. STATEMENT - Do NOT make any statements to anyone about the collision except to the police officer. DO NOT ADMIT FAULT!

WITNESSES, NOTES, STAY, PICTURES, ATTORNEY

WITNESSES - Obtain the name, address, phone number and comments of all witnesses. If they will not give this information, at least write down their tag number. NOTES - Make written notes. Note any admissions of fault by the other driver or witnesses. If you have a tape recorder, use it. STAY - Never leave the scene until police arrive and excuse you. PICTURES - If you have a camera take pictures of the scene, all involved cars, witnesses and parties. (Keep a disposable camera in your glove box). ATTORNEY - Call an attorney as soon as possible to advise you of your rights.

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