Use the “Golden Hour” after the accident to gather information to protect your rights:

·         Get immediate medical aid for injuries.

·         Call an attorney for advice right away.

·         Admit no wrongdoing. Sign nothing.

·         Also……..

o   Write down names and addresses of witnesses.

o   Call for police. Ask officers to write an accident report. Request names, badges, and phone numbers.

o   Try not to move cars until police arrive, unless vehicles impede traffic.

o   Ask for other drivers’ and witnesses’ names, addresses, and insurance information.

o   Write all cars’ tag numbers.

o   Inform your insurance carrier.

o   Use your cell-phone camera to photograph injuries, damage, skid marks, and other relevant images.