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Been In A Car Accident In Atlanta?

If you are involved in a car accident, it is important to take the right steps to protect your rights and ensure you receive the compensation you deserve.  Read our list below, and be sure to call Turner & Bowerman, LLC at (770) 633 – 0007 if you have any questions for our Atlanta car accident attorneys.

1)  SAFETY FIRST!  Make sure it is safe to exit the car before doing so.  Look twice for oncoming traffic.  Make sure everyone in your vehicle is safe, and do not hesitate to call 911 if someone needs an ambulance.

2) If possible, move your car off the road.  Georgia law requires drivers involved in accidents to move their vehicles to the shoulder if possible.

3) Call 911 and report the accident.  Don’t let the at-fault driver try and talk you out of calling the police.  A police report makes it much harder for the other driver’s insurance company to deny liability!

4) Take photos of any property damage and injuries while you are waiting on the police to arrive.

5) If you are injured or think you may be injured, report the injuries to the police officer and go to a medical provider to be checked out!  Don’t wait to see a doctor, even if you can’t afford it.  Call an Atlanta car accident attorney today at (770) 633 – 0007 to find out more.  Your auto insurance may even cover the bills for you at no out of pocket cost!

6)  DO NOT TALK TO THE INSURANCE COMPANY!  Insurance companies often want you to give a recorded statement or accept a small sum of money.  This is because your case is likely worth THOUSANDS of dollars and they are trying to keep that money in their own pocket.  Before you talk to an insurance adjuster, call an Atlanta car accident attorney at (770) 633-0007 today for a free consultation!

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