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Practical Advice on What to Do After an Accident in Los Angeles by Personal Injury Attorneys

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June 4, 2020
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    Practical Advice on What to Do After an Accident in Los Angeles by Personal Injury Attorneys

    As the world becomes more industrialized, there has been a steep incline in fatal car deaths; statistics have shown that every twenty-four seconds a fatal collision takes place. That works out to around 1.35 million deaths by dangerous driving every single year. An accident can be life-changing, whether for you or the other party; the consequences of an accident, if it is your fault, can land you in prison for a significant duration, cost a lot of money, or worse wind up in death. Accidents are no laughing matter, nor should your driving be. It is imperative that when on the road you exercise complete caution and adhere to strict guidelines and government regulations that are only there for your safety.

    How To Deal With Anxiety?

    An accident can be a very terrifying experience that can both physically and emotionally scar you for the rest of your life. The first few seconds after a car accident can have your head spinning; you will undoubtedly be in disarray and be racked with confusion and fear. Personal injury is no laughing matter according to the professionals of gcelaw.com, a car accident must be treated very seriously. Here are a few recommendations from Los Angeles attorneys on how to behave immediately after a car accident.

    Where am I, what do I do, where do I go?

    After a collision you will understandably be in a state of fear and confusion; the most important advice from safety commissioners is to remain where you are. Whether or not the accident is immediately fatal is irrelevant; longstanding irreparable damages can be unnoticed at first and may only appear prevalent afterward. Whether whiplash or more serious. It is recommended you stay in your vehicle unless it would pose a serious risk to your health, for example, the car was smoking, or on fire.

    It is important to make immediate contact with emergency services. Whether by phone or shouting to a passing pedestrian to ring for the fire and ambulance services. If at any point you notice smoke appearing from your vehicle or the other vehicle involved, you must either get out or demand they do. It is not recommended for you to remove somebody from a vehicle that is smoking, but each person will react differently, some taking the initiative, others not.

    What Happens Next?

    Immediately after the arrival of the emergency services you will, however serious the accident was, be taken to hospital. They will X-ray and check you for signs of whiplash or perhaps any broken bones, or other injuries not visible on the surface.

    If the other party, after hitting you, makes off, you must remember their number plate and vehicle so you can tell the police and take legal action; depending on the severity of the crash and who’s to blame, there may be a lawsuit that ensues afterward. Your insurance company should pay out, and you should take time off to deal with the mental and, perhaps, physical trauma. Car accidents can be extremely damaging both mentally and physically and they should be dealt with the utmost seriousness. They are not a laughing matter.

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    John is a serial entrepreneur and writer who is passionate about helping small businesses launch and grow. His work has been featured in Huffington Post, Entrepreneur, and Forbes.

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