6 Mistakes to Avoid After Being Involved in a Car Accident

There are around 160,000 car accidents in Canada each year, out of which around 2900 result in fatalities. If you’re ever in an unfortunate accident, make sure to avoid the following mistakes as these can make things worse for you.

A Car with a broken windshield

Don’t Leave the Scene

Leaving the scene of the collision can have serious consequences. It’s an offense under Criminal Act and can lead to imprisonment. The best way to deal with accidents is to stop immediately and make sure that all the people involved in the accident are doing okay. If the accident is serious, call 911. If it’s just a fender bender, exchange information with the other driver before you leave.

Don’t Forget to Call 911

If the accident is serious, make sure to call 911 immediately. A recording of the 911 call can be great evidence. It can help recall the immediate response and reactions of the people involved in the collision.

Don’t Move Your Vehicle

Moving your vehicle can prove to be a huge hurdle in the investigation. Make sure you don’t move your vehicle unless it’s necessary for security reasons.

Paramedics pushing a man on a stretcher

Don’t Withhold Details About Your Injuries

Withholding details of injuries from your paramedics won’t just prevent you from being treated but can also make it difficult for you from being compensated if you decide to claim compensation for personal injury.

Make sure to be as descriptive as you can be when describing your aches and pain. Tell them how bad the pain is, how you feel, if you are able to move, and if you have any other complications.

Don’t Speak to Insurance Companies

Speaking to insurance companies before speaking to your lawyers can be a huge mistake. Refuse to talk to any insurance officers until you’ve spoken to your lawyer. Your statements about the accidents can be used against you in the future. Therefore, make sure not to talk to anyone about the accident, especially the insurance officers, before you’ve consulted your lawyers.

Don’t Hire the First Lawyer

You might have lawyers coming to you after the accident and offering their service to represent you. Don’t hire the first lawyer you meet. Make sure to hire a competent lawyer who can help you win your personal injury claim. These lawyers may be very convincing to you, but they won’t be very convincing in court. It’s, therefore, crucial to hire lawyers that have experience in handling such claims.

If you’ve been in an accident and would like to file a suit for personal injury, contact Nanda and Associate Lawyers Professional Corporation. They're personal injury lawyers with great experience who can help you win your claim. They're also some of the best Canadian Immigration lawyers who can make your dream to study in Canada come true. Get in touch for any legal trouble related to immigration, family law, personal injury, real estate, or civil litigation. 

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